forethought

• Существительное, обозначающее тщательное обдумывание или планирование будущего, часто включающее предвидение потенциальных потребностей или последствий.

A noun referring to careful consideration or planning for the future, often involving anticipation of potential needs or consequences.

uncountable

1. Careful planning aheadB2formal

   The act of thinking about and planning for future events or needs.

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   • Her forethought saved the company from a major crisis.
   • He showed great forethought by packing extra supplies.
   • Forethought is essential for successful project management.

   Synonymsanticipationfarsightednessforesightplanningpremeditationpreparationprovidenceprudence

   Antonymscarelessnessimprovidencenegligencethoughtlessness

2. Prudent considerationC1formal

   The quality of being cautious and considering potential consequences before acting.

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   • With a little forethought, we could have avoided this problem.
   • His forethought in investing early paid off handsomely.
   • The architect's forethought ensured the building would withstand earthquakes.

   Synonymscarefulnesscautioncircumspectiondeliberationforesightprovidenceprudence

   Antonymscarelessnessimprovidencerashnessrecklessnessthoughtlessness