manageable

adjective

man·​age·​able ˈma-ni-jə-bəl How to pronounce manageable (audio)
Synonyms of manageablenext
: capable of being managed
manageability noun
manageableness noun
manageably adverb

Examples of manageable in a Sentence

We bought smaller, more manageable suitcases. They divided the students into three manageable groups. The conditioner makes your hair more manageable.
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When tasks align with what people do well and care about, performance improves, and stress stays manageable, even under heavy demands. Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026 These varieties also grow to a more manageable height of only 2-3 feet tall. Daniel Scott, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Jan. 2026 This comes after reports that King Charles’ cancer is incurable, but considered to be manageable. Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 22 Jan. 2026 Even when symptoms feel manageable, lupus can continue to cause damage silently—particularly to the kidneys. Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 21 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for manageable

Word History

First Known Use

1593, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of manageable was in 1593

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“Manageable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/manageable. Accessed 24 Jan. 2026.

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