Forward-looking
What it means
Planning wisely for future opportunities and needs.
Reach for it when praising plans that seriously consider future needs and opportunities
The forward-looking council reserved funds for climate adaptation.
Words to choose between 6
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warm
Fits when wise anticipation is supported by decisions
Careful Farsighted can imply prediction rather than openness to change.
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warm
Fits when bold imagination offers a compelling direction
Careful Visionary is grander and may lack execution.
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professional
future-oriented
Fits when goals and attention point ahead
Careful Orientation may remain abstract.
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professional
Fits when reform and improvement define the stance
Careful Progressive can carry political meaning.
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professional
Fits when present choices serve long-range aims
Careful Strategy can preserve an old model.
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formal
anticipatory
Fits when action begins before a predicted need
Careful Anticipatory planning may be defensive rather than hopeful.
Opposites 3
- backward-looking
- shortsighted
- reactive
Common phrases 3
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forward-looking policy
A forward-looking policy funds maintenance.
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forward-looking company
The forward-looking company trains apprentices.
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forward-looking approach
Their forward-looking approach protects mature trees.
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