Antonyms for foresight


Grammar : Noun
Spell : fawr-sahyt, fohr-
Phonetic Transcription : ˈfɔrˌsaɪt, ˈfoʊr-


Definition of foresight

Origin :
  • c.1300, from fore- + sight (n.). Cf. German Vorsicht.
  • noun mental preparedness
Example sentences :
  • He knew that make of gun from toe to foresight; he could assemble it in the dark.
  • Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand
  • The programme traced by his minute foresight was carried out.
  • Extract from : « The Secret Agent » by Joseph Conrad
  • What we usually call luck is the result of foresight, skill and courage.
  • Extract from : « The Rock of Chickamauga » by Joseph A. Altsheler
  • The execution of this grand design was a master-work of foresight and prudence.
  • Extract from : « Roman Catholicism in Spain » by Anonymous
  • Cold reason, foresight and calculation were the ministers of his indomitable will.
  • Extract from : « The Life of Cesare Borgia » by Raphael Sabatini
  • Their confidence in him increased a hundredfold by this proof of the accuracy of his foresight.
  • Extract from : « Love-at-Arms » by Raphael Sabatini
  • And when he spoke he showed considerable decision and foresight.
  • Extract from : « The Hound From The North » by Ridgwell Cullum
  • He had contrived his negotiations with a wonderful skill and foresight.
  • Extract from : « The Golden Woman » by Ridgwell Cullum
  • Foresight and ingenuity of the rarest kinds are demanded there.
  • Extract from : « Rural Life and the Rural School » by Joseph Kennedy
  • He did so—but he did it without system, plan, foresight or judgment.
  • Extract from : « Chance » by Joseph Conrad

Synonyms for foresight

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