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单词 foresighted
释义

foresight

noun

fore·​sight ˈfȯr-ˌsīt How to pronounce foresight (audio)
1
: an act or the power of foreseeing : prescience
Through foresight she could tell what the outcome would be.
2
: provident care : prudence
had the foresight to invest his money wisely
3
: an act of looking forward
also : a view forward
foresighted
ˈfȯr-ˌsī-təd How to pronounce foresight (audio)
adjective
foresightedly adverb
foresightedness noun
foresightful
ˈfȯr-ˌsīt-fəl How to pronounce foresight (audio)
adjective

Synonyms

  • foreknowledge
  • prescience
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Example Sentences

They had the foresight to invest the money wisely. His career choice shows a lack of foresight.
Recent Examples on the Web Undoubtedly, their foresight will be a powerful advantage as cybersecurity becomes more serious and regulated. Sri Manchala, Forbes, 14 Apr. 2022 The idea that human activity was moving from the physical to the abstract turned out to be prophetic, and is responsible for some of Fuller’s continuing popularity among those who credit him with extraordinary foresight. Rebecca Onion, The New Republic, 19 Aug. 2022 So what makes someone like Daniel Levy who is known for his business acumen, and who had the long-term foresight to go down the route of building a new stadium, suddenly make such an out-of-character decision? Steve Price, Forbes, 7 Sep. 2021 Katy Hannigan, whose property abuts the construction site and who has three young children, including one with autism, expressed frustration with the lack of foresight. cleveland, 11 Aug. 2022 Airline CEOs, including Qatar Airways’ Akbar Al Baker, have criticized Heathrow for a lack of foresight and for underestimating the strong return of travel demand. Christine Mui, Fortune, 26 July 2022 Important things could be falling through the cracks due to a lack of foresight! Chicago Tribune, 24 July 2022 As in, that is an insane amount of foresight, even for this guy. Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 17 June 2022 Crucially, the senators had the foresight to future-proof their bill. Beth Gardiner, Scientific American, 15 July 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

foresight

noun

fore·​sight ˈfȯr-ˌsīt How to pronounce foresight (audio)
1
: the ability to see what will or might happen in the future
2
: care for the future : prudence
She had the foresight to save for college.

foresighted

adjective

as in farsighted
having or showing awareness of and preparation for the future the foresighted conservationists who worked to create the national park system

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • farsighted
  • cautious
  • farseeing
  • careful
  • prescient
  • proactive
  • provident
  • forehanded
  • foreseeing
  • visionary
  • forward-looking
  • prudent
  • heedful
  • wise
  • sagacious
  • forward
  • forethoughtful
  • insightful
  • perceptive
  • discerning
  • sapient
  • sage
  • percipient

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • improvident
  • shortsighted
  • myopic
  • incautious
  • careless
  • heedless
  • half-baked
  • half-cocked
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