understandable

[uhn-der-stan-duh-buhl] / ˌʌn dərˈstæn də bəl /

ADJECTIVE

comprehensible

Synonyms

STRONGEST

coherent intelligible logical obvious recognizable

WEAK

apprehensible clear imaginable knowable legible lucid plain readable unambiguous

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ambiguous irrational obscure unintelligible

WEAK

incomprehensible unfathomable

ADJECTIVE

expected

Synonyms

STRONGEST

acceptable predictable reasonable

WEAK

anticipated forgivable likely

Antonyms

WEAK

incomprehensible unfathomable unintelligible

ADJECTIVE

able to be understood

Synonyms

STRONGEST

acceptable coherent comprehensible intelligible justifiable logical reasonable recognizable simple

WEAK

clear lucid pellucid plain

Antonyms

STRONGEST

irrational unintelligible unreasonable

WEAK

incomprehensible unfathomable

Example Sentences

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That perspective is understandable and, given the stakes, maybe even psychologically necessary.

From Slate • Apr. 8, 2026

It’s understandable why Apple investors are sensitive to news around the foldable iPhone.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

Roher’s approach is understandable for a mainstream doc.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

Is the price being charged for kits understandable, or have they gone too far?

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

But in another way, it was perfectly understandable.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin