forethoughtful

adjective

ˈfȯr-ˌthȯt-fəl How to pronounce forethoughtful (audio)
Definition of forethoughtfulnext
as in cautious
having or showing awareness of and preparation for the future doctors encouraging people to be forethoughtful and get their flu shots in advance of the flu season

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  1. cautious
  2. careful
  3. proactive
Adjective
  • By recommending a cautious approach, Decentralized Masters enabled its members to make informed decisions in a volatile market.
    Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Trump's call for an immediate ceasefire went beyond the public policy stands taken by the Biden administration and Ukraine and drew a cautious response from Zelenskyy.
    ELLEN KNICKMEYER AND JOANNA KOZLOWSKA THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, arkansasonline.com, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of cautious
Adjective
  • Behind, kids are hoisted — careful with that hot chocolate!
    Ron Grossman, Chicago Tribune, 15 Dec. 2024
  • After that, Buckley seemed more careful about positioning, doing his best to keep the action in the open while not allowing Covington to close in and work from the clinch.
    Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
Definition of careful
Adjective
  • The proactive toolkit, developed by La Trobe University for around 300,000 public sector workers in the state of Victoria, aims to dispel misconceptions around neurodiversity and develop nuanced ways to work with employees in a way that benefits both individuals and the business.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Dec. 2024
  • The study's authors stressed that there is no immediate cause for alarm but urged proactive measures to track H5N1's evolution.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of proactive
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