Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Having provided for the future; prudent and thrifty: Describes a person who is careful, economical, and plans ahead to ensure future security and comfort.
   • (Of a racket stroke in sports like tennis) made with the palm facing the direction of the stroke: Describes a stroke executed on the same side of the body as the hand holding the racket, typically the dominant side.

Usage and Examples

• Adjective (Prudent):

  • Her forehanded savings allowed her to retire comfortably. (Her prudent savings provided for her future comfort.)
  • He is a forehanded man who always has a plan for emergencies. (He is a person who plans ahead for unexpected situations.)

• Adjective (Sports Stroke):

  • She has a powerful forehanded drive in tennis. (She executes a strong stroke with her palm facing the direction of the shot.)
  • The coach emphasized a smooth forehanded swing. (The coach focused on a fluid stroke made with the palm forward.)

Advanced Usage

• "To be forehanded": To be in a state of preparedness or financial security due to prior planning.
  • Thanks to their forehanded investments, they weathered the economic downturn. (Their prior prudent investments helped them survive the poor economy.)

Variants and Related Words

• Forehand (noun/adjective): The stroke itself, or describing something done with a forehand stroke (e.g., a ).
• Forehandedly (adverb): In a manner showing prudence or using a forehand stroke.
• Forehandedness (noun): The quality of being forehanded; prudence.

Synonyms

• Prudent: Acting with or showing care for the future.
• Thrifty: Using money and other resources carefully and not wastefully.
• Provident: Making or indicative of timely preparation for the future.
• Farsighted: Having or showing an awareness of future needs.

Antonyms

• Improvident: Not providing for the future; careless.
• Spendthrift: A person who spends money in an extravagant, irresponsible way.
• Short-sighted: Lacking foresight.

Notes on Meaning

• The primary modern use relates to prudent planning and thrift. The sports-related meaning is more technical and specific to racket sports.
• The term often implies a commendable character trait of responsibility and wise management.

Adjective

1. having provided for the future
2. (of racket strokes) made with palm facing direction of stroke