unforeseeing
|un/fore/see/ing|
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/ˌʌnfɔrˈsiɪŋ/
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/ˌʌnfɔːˈsiːɪŋ/
unable to predict
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unforeseeing' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'foresee,' which comes from Old English 'foreseon,' where 'fore-' meant 'before' and 'seon' meant 'to see.'
Historical Evolution
'foresee' changed from the Old English word 'foreseon' and eventually became the modern English word 'foresee.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to see before,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to predict or anticipate.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
lacking the ability to predict or anticipate future events.
His unforeseeing nature often led him into trouble.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42