Synonyms of proactive

proactive

adjective

(ˌ)prō-ˈak-tiv 

as in cautious

having or showing awareness of and preparation for the future

proactive decision by the city fathers to plan for the eventual withering away of the region's manufacturing base

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cautious
• careful
• foresighted
• forward-looking
• farsighted
• prescient
• visionary
• provident
• forward
• prudent
• forethoughtful
• wise
• foreseeing
• farseeing
• forehanded
• heedful
• insightful
• perceptive
• sagacious
• discerning
• sage
• sapient
• percipient

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• shortsighted
• myopic
• improvident
• careless
• heedless
• incautious
• half-baked
• half-cocked

Examples of proactive in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The plan this time is to build not just a different interface for a browser, but a different kind of browser entirely — one that is much more proactive, more powerful, more AI-centric, more in line with that original vision. —David Pierce, The Verge, 25 Oct. 2024

The bottom line: The intelligence community says getting ahead of conspiracy theories and proactive communications from local and state officials are the best ways to stymie the impact of nation-state disinformation. —Sam Sabin, Axios, 25 Oct. 2024

This proactive approach supports long-term organizational sustainability and transformation success. —Kiran Yelamaneni, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024

This designation is a significant achievement for our city and reflects our proactive and comprehensive approach to wildfire prevention and community safety. —Yan Zhao, The Mercury News, 20 Oct. 2024