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
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
They tumbled and jostled down the companionway only to find that the wise and forethoughtful had preëmpted every chair.
From The Forty-Niners A Chronicle of the California Trail and El Dorado by White, Stewart Edward
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
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