forethoughtful
Americanadjective
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Etymology
Origin of forethoughtful
First recorded in 1800–10; forethought + -ful
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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 George Meredith
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 George Meredith
Evidently some forethoughtful man had prepared his cave early.
From The Rock of Chickamauga A Story of the Western Crisis by Joseph A. (Joseph Alexander) Altsheler
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