forethoughtful

adjective

fore·​thought·​ful ˈfȯr-ˌthȯt-fəl How to pronounce forethoughtful (audio)
Synonyms of forethoughtfulnext
: full of or having forethought
forethoughtfully
ˈfȯr-ˌthȯt-fə-lē How to pronounce forethoughtful (audio)
adverb
forethoughtfulness noun

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Example Sentences

doctors encouraging people to be forethoughtful and get their flu shots in advance of the flu season

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1810, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of forethoughtful was circa 1810

Dictionary Entries Near forethoughtful

forethoughted

forethoughtful

forethoughtless

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“Forethoughtful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/forethoughtful. Accessed 1 Apr. 2023.

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