foreseeable

adjective

fore·​see·​able fȯr-ˈsē-ə-bəl 

1

: being such as may be reasonably anticipated

foreseeable problems

foreseeable consequences

2

: lying within the range for which forecasts are possible

in the foreseeable future

foreseeability

fȯr-ˌsē-ə-ˈbi-lə-tē 

noun

Examples of foreseeable in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

There are altruistic reasons to visit Molotov Kitschen + Cocktails, a Ukrainian restaurant directly facing Colfax Avenue street construction for the foreseeable future. —Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 18 Feb. 2026

Osta indicated there are no increases planned for the foreseeable future. —Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 18 Feb. 2026

Negotiators are showing few signs of backing down from their demands, and there’s little holding back talks from dragging on for the foreseeable future. —Al Weaver, The Hill, 17 Feb. 2026

Prepare to spot me in this flattering style for the foreseeable future. —Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 16 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1804, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing foreseeable

• in/for the foreseeable future

Rhymes for foreseeable

• agreeable
• disagreeable
• unenviable
• unforeseeable
• friable

Legal Definition

foreseeable

adjective

fore·​see·​able fōr-ˈsē-ə-bəl 

: such as reasonably can or should be anticipated : such that a person of ordinary prudence would expect to occur or exist under the circumstances

a foreseeable risk

the foreseeable expenses

a foreseeable plaintiff

foreseeably adverb