释义 |
View usage for: (fɔːʳθɔːt) uncountable nounIf you act with forethought, you think carefully before you act about what will be needed, or about what the consequences will be. With a little forethought many accidents could be avoided. Synonyms: anticipation, foresight, providence, far-sightedness More Synonyms of forethought forethought in British English (ˈfɔːˌθɔːt) noun1. advance consideration or deliberation 2. thoughtful anticipation of future events Derived forms forethoughtful (foreˈthoughtful) adjective forethoughtfully (foreˈthoughtfully) adverb forethoughtfulness (foreˈthoughtfulness) noun forethought in American English (ˈfɔrˌθɔt) noun1. a thinking or planning beforehand; premeditation 2. prudent thought for the future; foresight Word origin ME: see fore- & think 1 verb transitiveExamples of 'forethought' in a sentenceforethought `I wonder," I said casually, without any forethought, `who'll take his place.`Aladdin's Cave," he murmured reverentially, blessing Barney's forethought.`We've suffered from some very poor administration -- no forethought, no really methodical approach.She was grateful for the forethought that had kept her domestic passport with a stamp from Krasenko in her shirt pocket. Definition thoughtful planning for future events With a little forethought many accidents could be avoided. Synonyms Opposites neglect , carelessness , impulsiveness , imprudence , unpreparedness , inconsideration Additional synonymsDefinition the ability to anticipate and provide for future needs They had the foresight to invest in new technology. Synonyms forethought, prudence, circumspection, far-sightedness, care, provision, caution, precaution, anticipation, preparedness, prescience (formal), premeditation, prevision (rare) Exercise adequate precaution when out in public. Synonyms forethought, care, caution, anticipation, prudence, foresight, providence, wariness, circumspectionDefinition the foresight shown by a person in the management of his or her affairs the lack of providence in his behaviour Synonyms foresight, care, caution, discretion, prudence, forethought, presence of mind, perspicacity, far-sightedness Nearby words offorethought - forestry
- foretaste
- foretell
- forethought
- foretoken
- forever
- forewarn
Additional synonymsA lack of prudence may lead to financial problems. Synonyms thrift, economy, planning, saving, precaution, foresight, providence, preparedness, good management, husbandry, frugality, forethought, economizing, far-sightedness, careful budgeting |