foresight

noun

fore·​sight ˈfȯr-ˌsīt 

1

: an act or the power of foreseeing : prescience

Through foresight she could tell what the outcome would be.

2

: provident care : prudence

had the foresight to invest his money wisely

3

: an act of looking forward

also : a view forward

foresighted

ˈfȯr-ˌsī-təd 

adjective

foresightedly adverb

foresightedness noun

foresightful

ˈfȯr-ˌsīt-fəl 

adjective

Synonyms of foresight

• foreknowledge
• prescience
• divination

Examples of foresight in a Sentence

They had the foresight to invest the money wisely.

His career choice shows a lack of foresight.

Recent Examples on the Web

The rise of run clubs has driven brands to develop a more creative, grassroots and cultural presence, says Alice Crossley, deputy foresight editor at strategic foresight consultancy The Future Laboratory. —Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 30 Apr. 2026

Because it was built in an opportunistic, incremental manner with no foresight or intentionality. —Eliza Strickland, IEEE Spectrum, 30 Apr. 2026

However, transformation without governance is not foresight. —Barry R. Davis, Boston Herald, 17 Apr. 2026

In this case, Gemini would represent the techie aspect of the internet, while Pisces speaks to the fantasizing and intuitive foresight of their future union. —Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for foresight

• acolyte
• aconite
• allanite
• alunite
• amberlite
• ammonite
• amorite
• amphitrite
• analyte
• anchorite
• andesite
• anhydrite

Kids Definition

foresight

noun

fore·​sight ˈfō(ə)r-ˌsīt 

ˈfȯ(ə)r-

1

: the act or power of foreseeing

2

: care or preparation for the future

had the foresight to invest his money wisely

foresighted

-ˌsīt-əd 

adjective

foresightedly adverb

foresightedness noun