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
The forethoughtful and weather-wise had run them round to the Creux and carried them through the tunnel into the roadway behind.
From A Maid of the Silver Sea by Oxenham, John
Miss Tabor played a shade better than the average woman, covering her court with a forethoughtful ease that did the work without wasting exertion.
From The Professor's Mystery by Hastings, Wells
They tumbled and jostled down the companionways 22 only to find the wise and forethoughtful had pre�mpted every chair.
From Gold by White, Stewart Edward
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