FORETHOUGHTFUL Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

forethoughtful

adjective

ˈfȯr-ˌthȯt-fəl

Definition of forethoughtful

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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Another reason to be cautious about relying on AI is that crisis communications can pose critical legal risks for companies.

— Edward Segal, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
Beijing is a source of crucial economic support for Iran but has walked a cautious diplomatic line amid the US-Iran war, keeping communications open with players on both sides.

— Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of cautious

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Without careful planning to reduce the constellations’ brightness, the team found that, in the most extreme case, the satellites could outnumber visible stars by a factor of 100.

— Arielle Frommer, Scientific American, 20 Aug. 2026
Maneuvering in tight spaces requires careful judgment of each individual case — and not just about which body part is least likely to cause offense when brought into close proximity to a fellow diner.

— Judith Martin, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of careful

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Final Thoughts Powered by a faster processor and deeply integrated with proactive Gemini features, the Google Pixel Watch 5 transforms Wear OS into a truly intelligent assistant on your wrist.

— Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 19 Aug. 2026
Instead, without the ball, United move into a proactive 4-2-4 that blocks off passing lanes through the middle.

— Carl Anka, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of proactive

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