Synonyms of predictive

predictive

adjective

pri-ˈdik-tiv 

as in prophetic

being a sign of a later course of events

unfortunately, the stock market crash of 1929 turned out to be a predictive event, for the next decade was consumed by the Great Depression

Synonyms & Similar Words

• prophetic
• sinister
• telling
• dire
• menacing
• apocalyptic
• threatening
• portentous
• revelatory
• oracular
• unpromising
• millenarian
• baleful
• foreboding
• inauspicious

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• promising
• rosy
• propitious
• auspicious

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of predictive

More sustainable, predictive stats are as simple as striking out more and walking fewer. — Eno Sarris, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026

The research team is already working on a first-of-its-kind AI model to improve predictive capabilities and optimize manufacturing processes. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 18 Aug. 2026

Gray sees value in those tools, provided brands do not mistake predictive accuracy for psychological understanding. — Connie Etemadi, Freep.com, 18 Aug. 2026

With over 20 years of experience across digital marketing, predictive analytics, and brand strategy, Juan has helped develop the integration of artificial intelligence, automation, and customer insight into scalable growth systems. — Jason Phillips, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026