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

The explosion took out the transporter erector but the main launch tower remained viable. — Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2026

At above 25 individual amino acid changes, the chances of producing a viable virus are essentially zero. — ArsTechnica, 6 Aug. 2026

Enter a remote Scottish island The British Ministry of Defense identified Gruinard Island as a viable site for testing the bacterium’s impact. — Rj MacKenzie, Popular Science, 5 Aug. 2026

If that’s not a viable option, there are a range of operations to address UCL injuries — from reinforcement with an internal brace, to full reconstruction (Tommy John surgery). — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 5 Aug. 2026