Synonyms of forthcoming
14 similar words · 2 opposite words
Another word for forthcoming is imminent. Other synonyms of forthcoming are impending. The opposite of forthcoming is unforthcoming.
Synonyms and similar words for forthcoming
adjectiveApproaching or about to take place.
- imminentAbout to happen, occur, or take place very soon, especially of something which won't last long.
- impendingApproaching; drawing near; about to happen or expected to happen.
- around the cornerImminent; very soon.
- at hand
- impendentImpending; threatening.
- in the offing
- in the wind
- on the boil
- pending
- upcoming
- proximate
- to comeImminent; coming; future.
- instant datedImpending; imminent.
- toward dated
Opposite of forthcoming
adjectiveAvailable when needed; in place, ready.
- unforthcomingNot forthcoming; laconic or uncooperative.
adjectiveWilling to co-operate or provide information; candid, frank, responsive.
- incommunicativeUncommunicative.
Meaning of forthcoming
- adjective Approaching or about to take place.
- adjective Available when needed; in place, ready.
- adjective Willing to co-operate or provide information; candid, frank, responsive.
forthcoming in other languages
Questions about synonyms of forthcoming
- What is another word for forthcoming?
- Forthcoming has 14 synonyms on Word.ws, such as imminent and impending.
- What is the opposite of forthcoming?
- The opposite of forthcoming is unforthcoming.
- What does forthcoming mean?
- Forthcoming means approaching or about to take place.
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Adapted from Wiktionary: forthcoming (page history and authors) and the entries of the words listed. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws grouped the synonyms and antonyms by meaning and added links. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.
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