proactive synonyms, antonyms & meanings

Synonyms for proactive: enterprising, initiating, forward-thinking, self-starting, energetic, anticipatory.

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Definitions

﹒Creating or controlling a situation by causing something to happen rather than responding to it after it has happened.

﹒Acting in anticipation of future problems, needs, or changes.

Examples

﹒She took a proactive approach to solving the problem before it could escalate.

﹒The company is being proactive by investing in new technology to stay ahead of its competitors.

Synonyms

enterprising initiating forward-thinking self-starting energetic anticipatory dynamic

Antonyms

reactive passive inactive sluggish unresponsive indifferent lethargic

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