forward-looking

adjective

for·​ward-look·​ing ˈfȯr-wərd-ˌlu̇-kiŋ 

: concerned with or planning for the future

Synonyms

• cautious
• careful
• proactive
• prescient
• farsighted
• foresighted
• visionary

Examples of forward-looking in a Sentence

a forward-looking business plan designed to take full advantage of emerging technologies

Recent Examples on the Web

As global markets wake up to the financial risks of biodiversity loss and ecosystem collapse, forward-looking companies are already shifting toward nature-positive investing and climate-resilient models. —Claire Poole, Forbes.com, 4 July 2025

Inspired by Sergeant First Class Fast’s story and championed by a bipartisan coalition, the law establishes a new, forward-looking standard of care. —Nia Bowers, USA Today, 30 June 2025

Today's lawsuit seeks broad and forward-looking relief to stop this administration's reckless and unlawful funding cuts. —Sophie Clark, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025

The removal of these indie mobile games comes a few months after Netflix formally unveiled its forward-looking gaming strategy to journalists during a presentation at the 2025 Game Developers Conference (GDC) in San Francisco. —Jennifer Maas, Variety, 24 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1800, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for forward-looking

• overlooking
• booking
• brooking
• cooking
• hooking
• looking