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 foresight was lauded locally and, more recently, nationally as droughts increasingly diminished water supplies throughout the West. —Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026

As such, managing this timing requires a degree of foresight. —Felysha Walker, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Feb. 2026

A little foresight now can turn courage into results! —Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 19 Feb. 2026

While a certain amount of planning and foresight can be helpful, sometimes doing more just increases anxiety and exhaustion. —Sherri Gordon, Parents, 18 Feb. 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