fore·hand·ed

(fôr′hăn′dĭd)

adj.

1. Forehand, as in tennis.

a. Looking or planning ahead; circumspect.

b. Having ample financial resources; well-off.

fore′hand′ed·ly adv.

fore′hand′ed·ness n.

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forehandedness

noun

The exercise of good judgment or common sense in practical matters:

caution, circumspection, discretion, foresight, foresightedness, forethought, forethoughtfulness, precaution, prudence.

Translations

precauzione

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17 Time regularly referred to the Republicans as "Reds" and their country as "Leftist Spain," characterized liberal President Azana as "frog-faced" and "blotchy" while praising Franco's "caution, thoroughness, quick decision, forehandedness," and saw the Nationalist program as "Back to Normalcy" for Spain.

No more Munichs! What the media won't tell

Curtis believed in the so-called middle-class virtues--industry, thrift, and what the Post called "forehandedness'--and chose to sow them in the fertile ground of middle-class boys.

The business ethic for boys: The Saturday Evening Post and Post boys

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