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

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

Although not entirely unexpected, this was a forward-looking choice that stood out in an industry where the generational handover is often not a top priority. —Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 5 Jan. 2026

Meanwhile, the stock recently traded at a forward-looking price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 9, well below the average of 19 for the health care sector. —The Motley Fool, Dallas Morning News, 4 Jan. 2026

Insider buys are a great sign of forward-looking confidence from management and can show that people closest to the company think its stock is undervalued. —Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 28 Dec. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1800, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for forward-looking

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