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1. proactive
adjective. ['ˌproʊˈæktɪv'] (of a policy or person or action) controlling a situation by causing something to happen rather than waiting to respond to it after it happens.
Antonyms
Etymology
- active (English)
- actif (Middle English (1100-1500))
- pro- (English)
- pro (Latin)
Rhymes with Proactive
- alternative
- captive
- causative
- causative
- cognitive
- collaborative
- collaborative
- collective
- combative
- commemorative
- commemorative
- communicative
- comparative
- conductive
- congestive
- connective
- constructive
- consultative
- contemplative
- contraceptive
Sentences with proactive
1. Adjective
When you find yourself falling behind, be proactive and speak with your creditor.
Quotes about proactive
1. Happiness, like unhappiness, is a proactive choice.
- Stephen R. Covey, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change
2. When you experience a negative circumstance or event, do not dwell on it. Be proactive — put your attention on what you need to do to bring the situation to a positive result.
- Rodolfo Costa, Advice My Parents Gave Me: and Other Lessons I Learned from My Mistakes
3. I don’t know what I’ll do until I know what you’ll do. I’m proactive with my preemptive reactive strategy.
- Jarod Kintz, This Book is Not FOR SALE
