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

The suit accused Clenney of battery and alleged that the condominium, property management and security defendants failed to provide adequate security despite circumstances the estate claimed made the fatal attack foreseeable. — Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Tory Lanez will remain a married man for the foreseeable future. — Liza Esquibias, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2026

America’s and Israel’s military interests should not be forced together for the foreseeable future. — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 5 Aug. 2026

For the foreseeable future, the United States is likely to remain heavily involved in its allies’ conflicts. — Dafna H. Rand, Foreign Affairs, 4 Aug. 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