forehanded

adjective

(ˌ)fȯr-ˈhan-dəd How to pronounce forehanded (audio)
Definition of forehandednext
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for forehanded
  1. cautious
  2. careful
  3. farsighted
  4. provident
  5. proactive
Adjective
  • Of course, outdoor activities in cold climates require precautions, including dressing appropriately, staying hydrated, being cautious on icy trails, and pacing oneself.
    Irene S. Levine, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Travelers should be cautious, especially along major highways like Interstate 90 and 35, as conditions could remain hazardous.
    Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of cautious
Adjective
  • Going slowly and applying heat with a hair dryer can help reduce the risk of damage, but the difficulty of this process is a solid reason to be careful with your installation.
    Simon Hill, WIRED, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Identifying ground zero for the advent of Dengue Fever can be tricky, but careful research has identified Aquarius Records in the heart of San Francisco’s Mission District as the primary origin of the infectiously melodic band.
    Andrew Gilbert, The Mercury News, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of careful
Adjective
  • Despite narratives that still suffuse much of American commentary—portraying Russia as the stealthy and ubiquitous opportunist and China as the patient and farsighted strategist—neither country is immune to hubris and overreach.
    Ali Wyne, Foreign Affairs, 23 Nov. 2022
  • According to the appealing tale, a farsighted band of Americans, with some input from poorer but learned Britons, recognized the failures of the international economic system after World War I, in particular the Great Depression.
    Robert B. Zoellick, Foreign Affairs, 22 Feb. 2022
Definition of farsighted
Adjective
  • My brother-in-law was not what one calls a provident father.
    Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 22 Aug. 2024
  • 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
  • However, tools like computer vision are available today to help shift the industry toward proactive risk management.
    David Tobias, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
  • While the company has been proactive in addressing issues—often through over-the-air software updates—the frequency of recalls continues to raise concerns.
    Michael D. Carroll AND Shamim Chowdhury, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of proactive
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