forward-looking
forward-looking — adjective
1. A forward-looking person, organization, or plan thinks about what the future wil
A forward-looking person, organization, or plan thinks about what the future will bring and takes action now so that things go well later.
The city council approved a forward-looking plan to add parks and bike lanes for children.
attributive: forward-looking + plan
Nadia joined a forward-looking company that invests heavily in renewable energy research.
attributive: forward-looking + company
Dr. Okafor praised the hospital's forward-looking decision to upgrade its emergency equipment.
A forward-looking government invests in education long before the benefits become visible.
The company's forward-looking strategy helped it grow steadily while competitors struggled.
- progressive
broader term — often includes social or political reform, not just future planning
- visionary
stronger — suggests bold, far-reaching ideas that others may not yet see
- innovative
focuses on new methods or products rather than long-term preparation
- backward-looking
direct opposite — attached to past ways of doing things
- conservative
resistant to change; prefers keeping existing systems
文法句型
forward-looking + noun
be forward-looking