Definitions

foresight

[fawr-sahyt, fohr-] / ˈfɔrˌsaɪt, ˈfoʊr- /

NOUN

mental preparedness

Synonyms

STRONGEST

insight prudence

STRONG

anticipation care carefulness caution circumspection clairvoyance discernment discreetness discretion economy foreknowledge forethought perception precaution precognition preconception premeditation premonition prescience prospect providence provision sagacity

WEAK

canniness far-sightedness long-sightedness prenotion

Antonyms

STRONG

carelessness ignorance indiscretion neglect negligence thoughtlessness

WEAK

hindsight

Example Sentences

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Now, there’s a question of hindsight versus foresight.

From Slate • May 5, 2026

No one saw that coming when shares were spun out of GE on April 2, 2024, after Larry Culp had the foresight to break up General Electric.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

Urban design today largely rests in the hands of state agencies because long-term foresight and expertise are crucial for properly using scarce land.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026

Ellison, who now considers Cardinale a friend, praised his foresight and ability to make disciplined decisions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 16, 2026

Now, it looked as if my foresight and diligence were about to pay off.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline

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