Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
proactive
adjective
/proʊˈæk.tɪv/
Definition
Taking action in advance to deal with an expected difficulty or to create a positive effect.
Examples
- She is proactive in her approach to health, regularly exercising and eating well.
- The company took a proactive stance on customer complaints, resolving issues before they escalated.
Meaning
Being proactive means anticipating future problems, needs, or changes and acting on them before they happen.
Synonyms
- initiative
- enterprising
- forward-thinking
- dynamic
- anticipatory
