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forethought

[fawr-thawt, fohr-] / ˈfɔrˌθɔt, ˈfoʊr- /
NOUN
mental preparedness
Synonyms
STRONG
anticipation caution deliberation discreetness discretion foresight gumption judgment planning precaution premeditation providence provision prudence sense
WEAK
canniness far-sightedness
Antonyms
STRONG
carelessness ignorance imprudence indiscretion thoughtlessness
WEAK
hindsight

Example Sentences

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Not bad for something he quickly bashed out in bulletin format without much forethought, in response to a post a former colleague had written.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 8, 2026

"What we do need though is some forethought on this."

From BBC • Aug. 19, 2025

It seems that the administration may have not applied its usual level of forethought and analytical rigor to this decision.

From Slate • Jul. 24, 2025

Then there is the conspiracy to trespass and all the forethought that allegedly went into this.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2025

When we came into Lucy’s room I could see that Van Helsing had, with his usual forethought, been putting matters straight and making everything look as pleasing as possible.

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker

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