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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: To achieve the best possible result , we need to work together .
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plausible
plausible
[Adjective]

seeming believable or reasonable enough to be considered true

Ex: The witness provided a plausible account of the events leading up to the accident , based on her observations .
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likely
likely
[Adjective]

having a possibility of happening or being the case

Ex: The recent increase in sales makes it a likely scenario that the company will expand its operations .
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probable
probable
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The archaeologist believes it 's probable that the ancient ruins discovered belong to a previously unknown civilization .
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feasible
feasible
[Adjective]

having the potential of being done successfully

Ex: It may be feasible to complete the task early with extra help .
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doable
doable
[Adjective]

capable of being successfully accomplished

Ex: The plan is ambitious but completely doable with enough teamwork .
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achievable
achievable
[Adjective]

able to be carried out or obtained without much difficulty

Ex: Regular practice makes fluency in a new language achievable.
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prospective
prospective
[Adjective]

likely to become a reality in the future

Ex: The real estate agent provided a virtual tour of the prospective home to interested buyers .
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probabilistic
probabilistic
[Adjective]

based on the likelihood of an event or outcome occurring

Ex: Probabilistic reasoning helps in making decisions under uncertainty .
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presumable
presumable
[Adjective]

expected based on available information or evidence

Ex: His absence is presumable due to the storm , which caused road closures .
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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: They devised a foolproof plan to ensure the event would run smoothly despite unexpected challenges.
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potential
potential
[Adjective]

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

Ex: They discussed potential candidates for the vacant position .
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accidental
accidental
[Adjective]

occurring unexpectedly or without prior planning

Ex: The spill was entirely accidental, as the bottle had been knocked over by the wind .
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impossible
impossible
[Adjective]

not able to occur, exist, or be done

Ex: They were trying to achieve an impossible standard of perfection .
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unlikely
unlikely
[Adjective]

having a low chance of happening or being true

Ex: It 's unlikely that they will finish the project on time given the current progress .
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improbable
improbable
[Adjective]

having a low chance of occurring

Ex: Being struck by lightning twice in a lifetime is improbable, statistically speaking .
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implausible
implausible
[Adjective]

not seeming believable or reasonable enough to be considered true

Ex: The idea of an alien invasion seemed implausible, given the lack of any evidence .
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viable
viable
[Adjective]

having the ability to be executed or done successfully

Ex: We need to come up with a viable strategy to improve customer satisfaction .
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