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

• 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

What incredible instinct and foresight this person had — A very big moment for JUSTICE IN AMERICA! —Janelle Griffith, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2025

A little over a decade ago, the Third board had the foresight to install solar panels on many of our three-story buildings. —Anita Gosch, Oc Register, 20 Sep. 2025

In uncertain times, the organizations that will stand out are those that combine compliance with foresight, balancing risk management with performance prediction. —Kenneth Coats, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025

The Rich Auntie Way of Life Balancing joy today with foresight for tomorrow is a hallmark of the Rich Auntie way of life. —Kara Stevens, Essence, 10 Sep. 2025

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