forehanded

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

Synonyms

• farseeing
• farsighted
• foreseeing
• foresighted
• forethoughtful
• forward
• forward-looking
• prescient
• proactive
• provident
• visionary

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

Kids Definition

forehanded

adjective

fore·​hand·​ed fōr-ˈhan-dəd 

fȯr-

: thinking of future needs : thrifty

forehandedly adverb

forehandedness noun