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
Aunt Kitty was brave and forethoughtful, for during the week we were gone she had baked and cooked a large amount of substantial food that would keep us from starving while on our journey.
From Thirty Years a Slave by Hughes, Louis
Evidently some forethoughtful man had prepared his cave early.
From The Rock of Chickamauga A Story of the Western Crisis by Altsheler, Joseph A. (Joseph Alexander)
Willoughby," Miss Eleanor presented herself to be stamped with the title hanging ready for the first that should open her lips, "our Willoughby is observant—he is ever generous—and he is not less forethoughtful.
From The Egoist by Meredith, George
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