Synonyms of foresight
8 similar words · 2 opposite words
Another word for foresight is forethought. Other synonyms of foresight are prescience, precognition and foreknowledge. The opposite of foresight is hindsight.
Synonyms and similar words for foresight
nounThe ability, or the due use of one's ability, to foresee or prepare wisely for the future.
- prescienceSuch knowledge that is supernatural or paranormal in nature, including the prediction of things that nobody could have...
- forethoughtThinking beforehand or in advance, planning; prior or previous consideration.
nounThe ability to foresee future events in a supernatural or paranormal way, such as psychically.
- foreknowledgeKnowing beforehand via supernatural or paranormal means.
- clairvoyance
- precognitionKnowledge of the future; understanding of something in advance, especially as a form of supernatural or extrasensory...
- divination
- prophecy
- psychicnessThe quality or degree of being psychic.
Opposite of foresight
nounThe ability, or the due use of one's ability, to foresee or prepare wisely for the future.
- hindsightRealization or understanding of the significance and nature of events after they have occurred.
nounThe front sight on a firearm (e.g., rifle, handgun).
- backsightThe rear sight of a firearm.
Meaning of foresight
- noun The ability, or the due use of one's ability, to foresee or prepare wisely for the future.
- noun The ability to foresee future events in a supernatural or paranormal way, such as psychically.
- noun The front sight on a firearm (e.g., rifle, handgun).
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Questions about synonyms of foresight
- What is another word for foresight?
- Foresight has 8 synonyms on Word.ws, such as forethought, prescience, precognition and foreknowledge.
- What is the opposite of foresight?
- The opposite of foresight is hindsight.
- What does foresight mean?
- Foresight means the ability, or the due use of one's ability, to foresee or prepare wisely for the future.
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