forehanded

adjective

fore·​hand·​ed (ˌ)fȯr-ˈhan-dəd How to pronounce forehanded (audio)
1
a
: mindful of the future : prudent
2
forehandedly adverb
forehandedness noun

Examples of forehanded in a Sentence

was forehanded enough to stock up on batteries for winter storms

Word History

First Known Use

1650, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of forehanded was in 1650

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“Forehanded.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/forehanded. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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forehanded

adjective
fore·​hand·​ed fōr-ˈhan-dəd How to pronounce forehanded (audio)
fȯr-
: thinking of future needs : thrifty
forehandedly adverb
forehandedness noun
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