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forehanded

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of forehanded

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

farseeing, farsighted, foreseeing, foresighted, forethoughtful, forward, forward-looking, prescient, proactive, provident, visionary
Words Related to forehanded

careful, cautious, heedful

discerning, insightful, perceptive, percipient, prudent, sagacious, sage, sapient, wise
Near Antonyms of forehanded

careless, heedless, incautious
Antonyms of forehanded

half-baked, half-cocked, improvident, myopic, shortsighted

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