forewarned

Definitions

Informed of a danger or possible problem before it occurs.

Having received advance notice or a warning about a future event.

Examples

Forewarned of the incoming storm, the residents boarded up their windows and secured their property.

He felt better prepared for the difficult meeting because he had been forewarned about the manager's aggressive style.

Synonyms

alerted cautioned prepared advised premonished tipped off put on guard

Antonyms

unaware blindsided unprepared surprised caught off guard uninformed oblivious