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Forethought

n.thoughtful, capableprofessional

What it means

Careful consideration of future needs before taking action.

Reach for it when praising consideration of future needs before action begins

A little forethought kept the outdoor event comfortable and safe.

Choose between these

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  • everyday

    preparation

    concrete readiness matters more than prediction

    not when Preparation can follow instructions without independent thought.

  • warm

    foresight

    wise anticipation is the personal strength

    not when Foresight can be insight without practical preparation.

  • professional

    planning

    steps and resources are arranged in advance

    not when Planning may be routine and not especially thoughtful.

  • formal

    anticipation

    an expected event shapes current action

    not when Anticipation can be emotional rather than practical.

  • formal

    prudence

    risk and consequence guide caution

    not when Prudence can discourage useful ambition.

Said against

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  • improvidence
  • carelessness
  • afterthought

It naturally appears in

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  • with forethought

    The route was designed with forethought.

  • careful forethought

    Careful forethought kept the event comfortable.

  • lack of forethought

    A lack of forethought left no shaded queue.

Where this comes from

The definition and the example on this page are written here. The dictionaries above ground which meaning is being described, not the wording.