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

In my eyes, Las Vegas looks like a postseason team, which means this tough, grind-it-out win could be something the Chiefs have to deal with not only two more times this season but for the foreseeable future. — Kansas City Star, 4 Oct. 2026

For the foreseeable future, HBO Max and Paramount+ will continue as discrete brands. — Todd Spangler, Variety, 3 Oct. 2026

The simple fact of the matter is that David Solomon remains firmly in charge of Goldman Sachs and will for the foreseeable future. — Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026

But with Evans missing practice, Ricky Pearsall out for the season, De’Zhaun Stribling expected to be out until mid-November and Demarcus Robinson out for the foreseeable future with a high-ankle sprain, the 49ers need bodies at the position. — Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 30 Sep. 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