FOREHANDED Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

forehanded

adjective

(ˌ)fȯr-ˈhan-dəd

Definition of forehanded

as in cautious

having or showing awareness of and preparation for the future was forehanded enough to stock up on batteries for winter storms

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Adjective

Be cautious about unfamiliar apps with extensive permissions.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026
And while Denton appears to be the right person to focus on cost savings and efficiencies, Wall Street remained cautious on the timing of Nike’s turnaround.

— Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of cautious

Adjective

And so far, things seem to be operating smoothly — something local residents have grown to expect, given the high caliber of local elections officials and the careful oversight of political parties.

— Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026
His work is known for its careful handling of color and its feel for the mood of ordinary days.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of careful

Adjective

Some farsighted experts have warned that AI could devastate the job market and widen the divisions that mark today’s politics and society.

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 7 Sep. 2026
Private markets chronically undersave, leaving future generations with less capital than a farsighted society would choose to bequeath.

— James Broughel, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026

Definition of farsighted

Adjective

The ordinance also recognizes domestic workers as formal workers and extends protections to employees of non-profit organizations, including eligibility for provident fund and pension schemes.

— Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 21 Nov. 2025
For example, many cities have begun allowing parents to help their children buy an apartment using their housing provident funds, a kind of compulsory saving program in China.

— Jacky Wong, WSJ, 16 Sep. 2022

Definition of provident

Adjective

This leaves executive leadership operating in a data vacuum, stripped of the proactive insights needed to map future capabilities, drive transformation or build a future-ready enterprise.

— Syed Ahmad, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026
That allows an agent to take proactive steps, even when the user isn’t looking.

— Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of proactive

Adjective

While the specific prediction never came true, Lipsyte’s forecast that commercialization would eventually take over college sports was prescient.

— Bruce Svare, Sportico.com, 17 Oct. 2026
Saudi Arabia’s and the UAE’s investments in pipelines were prescient.

— semafor.com, semafor.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of prescient

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