Meaning & use
forethought
Careful thinking and planning about future needs or consequences before acting.
See it in a sentence
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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