Synonyms for
Proactive
Definition
Proactive means taking action to prevent something from happening rather than just responding after it has happened.
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Informal
Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- proactive approach
- proactive measures
- proactive stance
- proactive management
- proactive role
- proactive steps
- proactive planning
Word family
noun proactiveness
adverb proactively
Usage note
Proactive is often used in business and self-help contexts to describe someone who anticipates problems and takes action. It is generally a positive term.
Example sentences
- She took a proactive approach to studying by reviewing her notes every day.
- The firefighters use proactive methods to prevent fires from starting.
- It's important to be proactive about your health by eating well and exercising regularly.
- The school implemented a proactive policy to prevent bullying.
- The company's proactive measures saved them from a potential financial loss.
Quotes
"Being proactive is more than taking initiative. It is recognizing that we are responsible for our own choices and have the freedom to choose based on principles and values rather than on moods or circumstances." - Stephen Covey
"Proactive people carry their own weather with them. Whether it rains or shines makes no difference to them. They are value-driven, and their value carries them through." - Stephen Covey
"I am proactive. I deal with things right away. I don't put things off." - Caitlyn Jenner