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
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 — Volume 5 by Meredith, George
Our cry for cradled Peace, while men are still The three-parts brute which smothers the divine, Heaven answers: Guard it with forethoughtful will, Or buy it; all your gains from War resign.
From Poems — Volume 3 by Meredith, George
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
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