manageable

[man-i-juh-buhl]

adjective

1. that can be managed; tractable; governable; achievable.

manageable

/ ˈmænɪdʒəbəl /

adjective

1. able to be managed or controlled

Other Word Forms

• manageability noun
• manageableness noun
• manageably adverb
• unmanageable adjective
• unmanageability noun
• unmanageableness noun
• unmanageably adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of manageable¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; manage + -able

Example Sentences

Holly says the games industry is "so friendly" and supportive and meeting others in the same situation has made the past two years "more manageable" for her.

From BBC

He told the BBC: "I've been able to get on with my day and it has just become something much more manageable, and getting tested regularly and knowing my body really helps too."

From BBC

"But it must be a manageable injury to enable her to do that."

From BBC

As Agnes soon finds out, trauma like this is manageable one day and unbearable the next.

From Salon

The idea of finding a new passion is paralyzing, but asking yourself what you’re interested in and finding a small step you can take in the direction of exploring that interest feels much more manageable.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• convenient 
• feasible 
• workable