Meaning & use

forethought

noun·Academic

Careful thinking and planning about future needs or consequences before acting.

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With some forethought, they packed extra water in case the hike took longer than planned.

Forethought about retirement savings can spare people financial stress later in life.

A note on using this word

Forethought is often used with "show" or "with," and contrasts with acting on impulse.

Words with a similar meaning

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Words with an opposite meaning

carelessness

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