Synonyms of viable

viable

adjective

ˈvī-ə-bəl 

as in possible

capable of being done or carried out

more research will be required to see if this is a viable solution

Synonyms & Similar Words

• possible
• achievable
• feasible
• attainable
• workable
• practicable
• realizable
• practical
• doable
• available
• acceptable
• reasonable
• plausible
• probable
• sensible
• conceivable
• usable
• likely
• contingent
• creditable
• actionable
• believable
• thinkable

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• impossible
• impracticable
• infeasible
• unfeasible
• unworkable
• impractical
• unlikely
• hopeless
• unattainable
• nonviable
• unrealistic
• improbable
• unviable
• doubtful
• dubious
• incredible
• inconceivable
• unrealizable
• useless
• implausible
• undoable
• unbelievable
• futile
• vain
• ridiculous
• absurd
• far-fetched
• fantastic
• outlandish
• unthinkable
• preposterous

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of viable

Wednesday’s event in Kikuube, the site of a CNOOC project known as Kingfisher, signals progress despite legal and other setbacks since the discovery two decades ago of commercially viable quantities of crude deposits. — ABC News, 2 Sep. 2026

Legal and financial due diligence ensure a strategic move is viable on paper. — Susana Cabrera, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026

Throughout most of the window, Fernandez-Pardo had been expected to join a club in this season’s Champions League and Newcastle’s lack of any form of European football made a transfer there appear non-viable. — Chris Waugh, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026

Claudin Cherelus has proven to be a viable backup and special teamer. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 31 Aug. 2026