Afterthought and Forethought

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Afterthought

Afterthought noun - An addition that was not included in the original plan.
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Forethought is an antonym for afterthought.

Forethought

Forethought noun - Concern or preparation for the future.
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Antonyms for Forethought
Afterthought is an antonym for forethought.
Nearby Word: forethoughtful
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  • Myth / Classical Mythology Prometheus means "forethought" and Epimethus means "afterthought".
    Source: Myth / Classical Mythology
  • Film / Clash of the Titans (2010) By some accounts, Zeus delegated the job to brother Titans, Prometheus (the wisest Titan; his name means "forethought") and Epimetheus (the stupidest Titan; his name means "afterthought").
    Source: Film / Clash of the Titans (2010)
  • Foolish Sibling, Responsible Sibling Plato discussed a version of the Greek myth of Prometheus ("forethought") in which his foolish, absent-minded brother Epimetheus ("afterthought") completely bolloxed everything when the two brothers were given the job of creating humans and animals.
    Source: Foolish Sibling, Responsible Sibling
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