predictable
Following expected patterns
Predictable describes something that can be anticipated or foreseen.
A predictable outcome follows logically from circumstances.
Predictable behavior follows established patterns: Her reaction was entirely predictable.
The word often carries a negative charge—predictable plots bore audiences, predictable people lack spontaneity.
But predictability can be reassuring: I wanted a predictable routine after months of chaos.
Expected in advance
- expectedRegarded as likely
- forecastPrediction of future conditions
- projectedCast outward or forecast
- foreseenPredicted before occurring
calculable · extrapolated · probable · likely · estimable · discernible · apparent · obvious
Regular sequence of actions
- regularOccurring at fixed intervals
- consistentNot varying or contradicting
- patternedHaving repeated decorative designs
- customaryDone by convention
repetitive · unchanging · invariable · fixed · established · accustomed · ingrained · entrenched
Certain to occur
- guaranteedPromised with certainty
- assuredCertain or self-possessed
- definiteClearly established, not vague
- sureFree from uncertainty
reliable · unfailing · conclusive · foolproof · infallible · unerring · unquestionable · undeniable
anticipated
Expected in advance
foreseen · calculable · extrapolated · probable · likely · estimable · discernible · apparent · obvious · transparent
routine
Regular sequence of actions
- regularOccurring at fixed intervals
- consistentNot varying or contradicting
- patternedHaving repeated decorative designs
customary · repetitive · unchanging · invariable · fixed · established · accustomed · ingrained · entrenched · automatic
inevitable
Certain to occur
- guaranteedPromised with certainty
- assuredCertain or self-possessed
- definiteClearly established, not vague
sure · reliable · unfailing · conclusive · foolproof · infallible · unerring · unquestionable · undeniable · irrefutable
boring
Failing to engage interest
- dullLacking edge or interest
- tediousBoring through length
- unexcitingLacking in interest
uninspired · stale · humdrum · mundane · banal · prosaic · tiresome · wearisome · dreary · flat
- habit wordsdaily, regular, routine, habitual, chronic
- playstylesaggressive, defensive, passive, casual, competitive
- adjectivesbig, urgent, amazing, temporary, bold
- sequencessequence, arithmetic, series, geometric, progressions
- dependabilityreliable, dependable, trustworthy, trusted, steadfast
- sarcasmyeah right, oh please, as if, oh really, how original
predictableunpredictable
Cannot be anticipated
unforeseeable · uncertain · unforeseen · unknowable · indeterminate
predictableerratic
Lacking regularity or consistency
capricious · volatile · mercurial · unpredictable · inconsistent
predictablesurprising
Causing mild shock
unexpected · astonishing · startling · unforeseen · shocking
- predictable patternsRecurring sequences easily foreseen
unpredictable, unpredictability, predictably, unpredictably, predictability, predictableness