forward-looking

adjective

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

: concerned with or planning for the future

Synonyms of forward-looking

• 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

Somehow, though, none of this really detracts from the minute-to-minute joys of a series so distinct in its characterizations, forward-looking in its plotting, and willing to prioritize vivacity and gratification. —Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 9 Jan. 2026

That would be forward-looking and legacy-building, like President Ronald Reagan’s war on drugs or President Lyndon Johnson’s war on poverty. —Abby McCloskey, Twin Cities, 8 Jan. 2026

January 06, 2026 How does an organization with 100 years of history stay relevant, adaptable, and forward-looking? —Harvard Business Review, 6 Jan. 2026

The bright side, Wang added, is that many forward-looking mills and suppliers have already invested in sustainable infrastructure, and their efforts are paying off in measurable energy, chemicals and water reductions. —Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 6 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1800, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for forward-looking

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