forehanded

adj.

1. Forehand, as in tennis.
2. 1. Looking or planning ahead; circumspect.
   2. Having ample financial resources; well-off.

forehandedly fore'hand'ed·ly adv.
forehandedness fore'hand'ed·ness n.

(FOR-han-did)

adjective
1. Providing for the future needs; prudent.
2. Well-to-do.
3. Made with the palm facing forward (such as a stroke in tennis).

Etymology
From forehand, from fore- (front) + hand. From the idea of having worked toward the future

A similar, more common, word is "foresighted". Then there is "backhanded" which is not an antonym of "forehanded". Rather, it implies something indirect, ambiguous, and by extension, sarcastic, as in "a backhanded compliment".

Usage
"The prospect of this devastating drought might not have turned the tide had not the brewers also made forehanded investments in the politicians of Thatcher's party." — David S. Broder; British Beer Barons Brew Up Big Win in Battle Over Pubs; The Washington Post; Jul 11, 1989.

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adjective

Trying attentively to avoid danger, risk, or error: careful, cautious, chary, circumspect, gingerly, prudent, wary. See careful/careless.

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The adjective has 2 meanings:

Meaning #1: (of racket strokes) made with palm facing direction of stroke
  Synonym: forehand

Meaning #2: having provided for the future

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