forethoughtful
Americanadjective
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Etymology
Origin of forethoughtful
First recorded in 1800–10; forethought + -ful
Example Sentences
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The only serious trouble was with a generator, but forethoughtful Sir Edmund had a spare along.
From Time Magazine Archive
After all, were they not smarter, wiser, more thoughtful and forethoughtful, the wealthiest, the most enlightened?
From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng
It was not much, it was not like the freedom of the forest, but pursued by one as tenacious and forethoughtful as he, it kept his muscles hard, his lungs strong, and his blood sparkling.
From The Riflemen of the Ohio A Story of the Early Days along "The Beautiful River" by Joseph A. (Joseph Alexander) Altsheler
She left the jewel-case when on her journey through London for safety; she is a particularly careful person, forethoughtful.
From Lord Ormont and His Aminta — Complete by George Meredith
Evidently some forethoughtful man had prepared his cave early.
From The Rock of Chickamauga A Story of the Western Crisis by Joseph A. (Joseph Alexander) Altsheler
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