👁️foresight

noun
/ˈfɔːrsaɪt/

Meaning

The ability to predict or plan for the future
The ability to predict or the action of predicting what will happen or be needed in the future.

Example Sentences

Her foresight helped the company avoid financial trouble.

His foresight helped the company avoid financial losses.

His foresight helped him avoid financial trouble.

Example Expressions

with foresight

Synonyms

vision, prudence, anticipation, planning, forethought
Entry 1
vision, prudence, anticipation, planning, forethought
Entry 2
vision, anticipation, prudence
Entry 3
vision, planning, anticipation

Antonyms

shortsightedness, carelessness, impulsiveness, negligence
Entry 1
shortsightedness, carelessness
Entry 2
shortsightedness, impulsiveness, negligence
Entry 3
shortsightedness, impulsiveness, carelessness

Collocations

great foresight, show foresight, lack foresight, foresight into

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