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Adjectives of Abstract Attributes - Adjectives of Likeliness

These adjectives describe the likelihood or chances of something occurring, conveying attributes such as "probable", "likely", "possible", etc.

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Categorized English Adjectives Describing Abstract Attributes
possible
possible
[Adjective]

able to exist, happen, or be done

Ex: Even when it seems unlikely, making new friends in a new city is possible. 
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plausible
plausible
[Adjective]

seeming believable or reasonable enough to be considered true

Ex: The detective found his alibi to be plausible, as several witnesses corroborated his story. 
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likely
likely
[Adjective]

having a possibility of happening or being the case

Ex: The doctor believes it's likely that the patient will make a full recovery with proper treatment. 
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probable
probable
[Adjective]

having a high possibility of happening or being true based on available evidence or circumstances

Ex: With clear skies and no signs of storm, it seems probable that the outdoor event will proceed as planned. 
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feasible
feasible
[Adjective]

having the potential of being done successfully

Ex: The project manager determined that the proposed plan was feasible given the available resources and timeline. 
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doable
doable
[Adjective]

capable of being successfully accomplished

Ex: The task is challenging, but it’s definitely doable with the right resources. 
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achievable
achievable
[Adjective]

able to be carried out or obtained without much difficulty

Ex: Despite the challenges, the team remained optimistic and focused on finding achievable solutions. 
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prospective
prospective
[Adjective]

likely to become a reality in the future

Ex: The prospective merger between the two companies has generated a lot of interest in the business community. 
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probabilistic
probabilistic
[Adjective]

based on the likelihood of an event or outcome occurring

Ex: The weather forecast is a probabilistic model that predicts the chance of rain. 
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presumable
presumable
[Adjective]

expected based on available information or evidence

Ex: The sudden drop in sales was a presumable consequence of the economic downturn. 
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foolproof
foolproof
[Adjective]

designed or made to be impossible to fail or make a mistake, even by someone with little skill or knowledge

Ex: The step-by-step instructions provided a foolproof method for assembling the furniture. 
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potential
potential
[Adjective]

having the possibility to develop or be developed into something particular in the future

Ex: She saw potential issues with the project and addressed them early on. 
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accidental
accidental
[Adjective]

occurring unexpectedly or without prior planning

Ex: The fire was accidental, caused by faulty wiring in the old building. 
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impossible
impossible
[Adjective]

not able to occur, exist, or be done

Ex: Despite all his efforts, he found it impossible to forget his past. 
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unlikely
unlikely
[Adjective]

having a low chance of happening or being true

Ex: It's unlikely that it will rain tomorrow, as the weather forecast predicts clear skies. 
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improbable
improbable
[Adjective]

having a low chance of occurring

Ex: It's improbable that he will win the race, given his recent injury. 
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implausible
implausible
[Adjective]

not seeming believable or reasonable enough to be considered true

Ex: The idea of time travel is considered implausible by many scientists. 
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viable
viable
[Adjective]

having the ability to be executed or done successfully

Ex: Starting a small business seems viable given the current market conditions. 
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