foreseeable

[fawr-see-uh-buhl] / fɔrˈsi ə bəl /

ADJECTIVE

calculable

Synonyms

WEAK

accountable ascertainable computable countable discoverable estimable measurable predictable reckonable

Antonyms

WEAK

incalculable inestimable uncomputable

ADJECTIVE

expected

Synonyms

STRONGEST

likely predicted proposed scheduled

STRONG

awaited coming contemplated envisioned foreseen foretold prophesied

WEAK

counted upon due hoped-for looked-for planned for predictable prepared for

ADJECTIVE

predictable

Synonyms

STRONGEST

certain

WEAK

anticipated calculable expected foreseen likely prepared sure surefire

Antonyms

WEAK

improbable unexpected unforeseen unpredictable

Example Sentences

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“I have to put a pause on podcasting right now for the foreseeable future,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

And that, in turn, means elevated oil and gas prices for the foreseeable future.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

For drivers, there are factors beyond the Middle East that will keep gas prices higher for the foreseeable future.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

Analysts and executives expect cargoes will be in short supply globally for the foreseeable future.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

Or if those words are too difficult to utter, then say: “Not in the foreseeable future.”

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander