forehanded

1 of 2

adjective

fore·​hand·​ed (ˌ)fȯr-ˈhan-dəd 

1

a

: mindful of the future : prudent

b

: well-to-do

2

: forehand sense 2

forehandedly adverb

forehandedness noun

forehandedness

2 of 2

noun

fore·​hand·​ed·​ness

plural -es

: the quality or state of being ready and prepared (as for future need)

often : thrift

Synonyms of forehanded

Adjective

• cautious
• careful
• foresighted
• farsighted
• provident
• proactive
• prescient

Examples of forehanded in a Sentence

Adjective

was forehanded enough to stock up on batteries for winter storms

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1650, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for forehanded

• countermanded
• evenhanded
• reprimanded
• underhanded
• backhanded
• commanded
• demanded
• disbanded
• expanded
• misbranded
• remanded
• unbranded

Kids Definition

forehanded

adjective

fore·​hand·​ed fōr-ˈhan-dəd 

fȯr-

: thinking of future needs : thrifty

forehandedly adverb

forehandedness noun