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forward-looking

for·ward-look·ing
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [fawr-werd loo k]
    • /ˈfɔr wərd lʊk/
    • /ˈfɔːwəd lʊk/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [fawr-werd loo k]
    • /ˈfɔr wərd lʊk/

Definitions of forward-looking word

  • adjective forward-looking planning for or anticipating possible future events, conditions, etc.; progressive. 1
  • adjective forward-looking progressive, modern 1
  • adjective forward-looking If you describe a person or organization as forward-looking, you approve of the fact that they think about the future or have modern ideas. 0
  • adjective forward-looking progressive; taking the future into account 0
  • adjective forward-looking anticipating or making provision for the future; progressive 0
  • adjective forward-looking Having an interest in the future, and planning for it. 0
See all 6 definitions of forward-looking

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Origin of forward-looking

First appearance:

before 1790
One of the 43% newest English words
First recorded in 1790-1800

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Parts of speech for Forward-looking

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Forward-looking

forward-looking popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data about 72% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

Synonyms for forward-looking

adj forward-looking

  • leading — made of or containing lead: a lead pipe; a lead compound.
  • onward — toward a point ahead or in front; forward, as in space or time.
  • ahead — Something that is ahead is in front of you. If you look ahead, you look directly in front of you.
  • forth — onward or outward in place or space; forward: to come forth; go forth.
  • progressive — favoring or advocating progress, change, improvement, or reform, as opposed to wishing to maintain things as they are, especially in political matters: a progressive mayor.
All 80 Synonyms of forward-looking

Antonyms for forward-looking

adj forward-looking

  • later — occurring, coming, or being after the usual or proper time: late frosts; a late spring.
  • last — occurring, coming, or being after the usual or proper time: late frosts; a late spring.
  • meek — humbly patient or docile, as under provocation from others.
  • timid — lacking in self-assurance, courage, or bravery; easily alarmed; timorous; shy.
  • backward — A backward movement or look is in the direction that your back is facing. Some people use backwards for this meaning.
All 52 Antonyms of forward-looking

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