forehandedness

/ˌfɔrˈhændɪdnəs/
noun
  1. The quality of being careful and sensible with money or resources; thriftiness.
    • The family's forehandedness meant they always had a stocked pantry for emergencies.
    • His forehandedness with the company budget kept them profitable during the slow season.
    • Her forehandedness allowed her to save enough money for a down payment on a house.
  2. The state of being prepared for future needs; foresight.
    • The farmer's forehandedness led him to plant extra crops in case of drought.
    • Thanks to her forehandedness, they had a backup generator when the power went out.
    • Forehandedness in planning the event ensured there were enough chairs for everyone.
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