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

Paramount’s headquarters is staying in Hollywood for the foreseeable future, Ellison said on Monday. — David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 24 Sep. 2026

Robinson, the Dolphins’ 2023 first-round pick, plans to wear a Guardian Cap on his helmet for the foreseeable future, giving himself an extra barrier of protection to prevent continued head trauma. — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2026

For the foreseeable future, accountability will still belong to the people willing to put their names behind the work. — Francesco Iorio, Forbes.com, 24 Sep. 2026

In the meantime, most of the world’s readily available spare production capacity is in the Gulf, yet for the foreseeable future its exporters will not have access to export routes. — Richard Haass, Foreign Affairs, 23 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