Foresightedness: meaning, definitions and examples

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foresightedness

 

[ ˌfɔːrˈsaɪtɪdnəs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

ability to anticipate and plan for the future

Foresightedness refers to the quality of being able to anticipate future events or trends and plan accordingly. It involves having a long-term perspective and the ability to make informed decisions based on predictions about what may happen in the future.

Synonyms

foresight, forward-thinking, vision

Examples of usage

  • He demonstrated great foresightedness by investing in emerging technologies before they became mainstream.
  • Her foresightedness in establishing a savings plan early in life allowed her to retire comfortably.
  • Leaders with foresightedness are able to steer their organizations towards success in a rapidly changing world.

Translations

Translations of the word "foresightedness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 previdência

🇮🇳 दूरदर्शिता

🇩🇪 Weitsicht

🇮🇩 pandangan ke depan

🇺🇦 далекоглядність

🇵🇱 dalekowzroczność

🇯🇵 先見の明 (せんけんのめい)

🇫🇷 prévoyance

🇪🇸 previsión

🇹🇷 öngörü

🇰🇷 선견지명 (선견지명)

🇸🇦 بصيرة

🇨🇿 prozíravost

🇸🇰 prozíravosť

🇨🇳 先见之明 (xiānjiàn zhī míng)

🇸🇮 predvidevanje

🇮🇸 framsýni

🇰🇿 көрегендік

🇬🇪 წინასწარ ხედვა

🇦🇿 uzaqgörənlik

🇲🇽 previsión

Etymology

The word 'foresightedness' is derived from the combination of 'fore-' meaning before, in advance, and 'sightedness' which refers to the ability to see. It first appeared in the English language in the early 19th century, emphasizing the importance of looking ahead and planning for the future.