forethoughtful
[ fawr-thawt-fuhl, fohr- ]
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adjective
full of or having forethought; provident.
Origin of forethoughtful
1First recorded in 1800–10; forethought + -ful
Other words from forethoughtful
- fore·thought·ful·ly, adverb
- fore·thought·ful·ness, noun
Words Nearby forethoughtful
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How to use forethoughtful in a sentence
She left the jewel-case when on her journey through London for safety; she is a particularly careful person, forethoughtful.
Lord Ormont and his Aminta, Complete | George MeredithThe forethoughtful and weather-wise had run them round to the Creux and carried them through the tunnel into the roadway behind.
A Maid of the Silver Sea | John OxenhamBe thoughtful; be forethoughtful; be forethoughtful without being fearthoughtful.
Fletcherism | Horace FletcherIt was now set up in types, and the forethoughtful Mr. Sands had abstracted a copy.
The President | Alfred Henry LewisThere was no well in the store as in the forethoughtful Mr. Hanrahans saloon.
The Sunset Trail | Alfred Henry Lewis
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