Voraussicht

Meaning (in English):
Voraussicht means foresight, prudence, or the ability to anticipate future developments and plan accordingly. It can describe a personal trait (being forward-thinking) as well as an action (taking precautions).

Main meanings

1. Foresight / forward planning (ability, quality)

   • The capacity to think ahead, predict consequences, and make sensible preparations.
   • Example sense: acting thoughtfully because you consider what might happen later.

2. Precaution / preventive measure (more context-dependent)

   • In some contexts, it can refer to acting “in anticipation,” i.e., taking steps beforehand to avoid problems.

Word parts

• vor- = “before / ahead”
• Aussicht = “view, outlook, prospect”
• Combined, Voraussicht literally suggests an “ahead-outlook,” i.e., seeing what lies ahead.

German synonyms

• Weitsicht (far-sightedness, broad foresight)
• Umsicht (prudence, circumspection)
• Vorsorge (precaution, provision for the future)
• Besonnenheit (calm, considered judgment; close in meaning depending on context)
• Vorsicht (caution; related but often more about carefulness than planning ahead)

German antonyms (if applicable)

• Kurzsichtigkeit (short-sightedness; also literal “myopia”)
• Leichtsinn (recklessness)
• Unbesonnenheit (thoughtlessness, rashness)
• Unvorsichtigkeit (carelessness)