Forehanded and Profligate
Opposite meaning words
Forehanded
Forehanded adjective - Having or showing awareness of and preparation for the future.
Profligate is an antonym for forehanded.
Nearby Word: forehand
Profligate
Profligate adjective - Given to spending money freely or foolishly.
Usage example: profligate movie producers hoping to create the next blockbuster
Forehanded is an antonym for profligate.
Nearby Word: profligacy
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