noun
Uncommon
foresight
FAW-syt
Foresight (noun) means the ability to think ahead and plan wisely for the future. Example: “Buying insurance early showed real foresight on her part.”
noun
1
The ability to think ahead and plan wisely for the future.
"Buying insurance early showed real foresight on her part."
"With more foresight, the company could have avoided the shortage."
2
The front sight on a gun, used for aiming.
"He lined up the foresight with the target before firing."
How to use foresight
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishPlanning ahead and anticipating what might happen, rather than being caught off guard.
Common mistake
Don't confuse with "hindsight," which looks backward after the fact.
Easily confused with
Common pairings
show foresight
lack of foresight
with foresight
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Word forms
- Plural
- foresights
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Etymology
From Middle English forsight, modeled on Latin providentia — fore- + sight.
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What does “foresight” mean?
The word “foresight” means the ability to think ahead and plan wisely for the future. In plain terms, planning ahead and anticipating what might happen, rather than being caught off guard.
How do you pronounce “foresight”?
“Foresight” is pronounced FAW-syt (/ˈfɔɹsaɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “foresight” in a sentence?
Here is “foresight” used in a sentence: “Buying insurance early showed real foresight on her part.”
What part of speech is “foresight”?
“Foresight” is a noun.
Where does the word “foresight” come from?
The word “foresight” comes from Latin. From Middle English forsight, modeled on Latin providentia — fore- + sight.
Is “foresight” a common word?
“Foresight” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “foresight” have?
“Foresight” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the ability to think ahead and plan wisely for the future.
