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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possible [adjective]

able to exist, happen, or be done

Ex: It is possible to learn a new language at any age .

plausible [adjective]

seeming believable or reasonable enough to be considered true

Ex: Her excuses for being late seemed plausible , considering the heavy traffic and inclement weather .

likely [adjective]

having a possibility of happening or being the case

Ex: Based on recent trends , it 's likely that the company will see an increase in profits next quarter .

probable [adjective]

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

Ex: The detective considered the suspect 's alibi to be probable , as it was supported by multiple witnesses .

feasible [adjective]

having the potential of being done successfully

Ex: The engineer presented a feasible solution to the problem , taking into account technical constraints and budgetary limitations .

doable [adjective]

capable of being successfully accomplished

Ex: Given the time constraints , completing the project on time is doable if everyone stays focused .

achievable [adjective]

able to be carried out or obtained without much difficulty

Ex: She believes that with the right mindset and consistent effort , any dream is achievable .

prospective [adjective]

likely to become a reality in the future

Ex: Prospective buyers toured the property over the weekend , evaluating its potential as an investment .

probabilistic [adjective]

based on the likelihood of an event or outcome occurring

Ex: Statistical analysis often involves examining probabilistic relationships between variables .

presumable [adjective]

expected based on available information or evidence

Ex: The decrease in air quality was a presumable effect of the nearby industrial activity .

foolproof [adjective]

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

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potential [adjective]

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

Ex: The potential risks of the new investment strategy were carefully analyzed .

accidental [adjective]

occurring unexpectedly or without prior planning

Ex: The chef 's creation of a new dish was accidental , as he combined ingredients on a whim .

impossible [adjective]

not able to occur, exist, or be done

Ex: His dream seemed like an impossible goal , yet he pursued it relentlessly .

unlikely [adjective]

having a low chance of happening or being true

Ex: Winning the lottery is unlikely , given the astronomical odds against it .

improbable [adjective]

having a low chance of occurring

Ex: It 's improbable that the team will make a comeback after such a significant deficit .

implausible [adjective]

not seeming believable or reasonable enough to be considered true

Ex: The movie 's plot twist was implausible ; it stretched the limits of believability .

viable [adjective]

having the ability to be executed or done successfully

Ex: Switching to renewable energy sources is a viable solution to combat climate change .

Adjectives of Abstract Attributes
Adjectives of Difficulty and Ambiguity	Adjectives of Complexity	Adjectives of Simplicity	Adjectives of Rationality
Adjectives of Irrationality	Adjectives of Reality	Adjectives of Originality	Adjectives of Correctness
Adjectives of Regularity	Adjectives of Irregularity	Adjectives of Uniqueness	Adjectives of Commonness
Adjectives of Specificity	Adjectives of Likeliness	Adjectives of Certainty