PROACTIVE Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

proactive

adjective

(ˌ)prō-ˈak-tiv

as in cautious

having or showing awareness of and preparation for the future proactive decision by the city fathers to plan for the eventual withering away of the region's manufacturing base

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Recent Examples of proactive The park says wildlife managers actively monitor bear activity and use proactive techniques that help keep bears within their natural home range and away from humans and developed areas. —

Devarrick Turner, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026 The service Young, perky, and proactive. —

Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026 The program allows eligible CalOptima members experiencing homelessness to receive proactive care to support their health and stability, including primary care, behavioral health services and case management. —

Mona Darwish, Oc Register, 22 Apr. 2026 The Romantics were particularly proactive proponents. —

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Adjective

Be cautious of any company that pushes a specific program without understanding your circumstances.

— Rebecca Safier, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
Visitors should be cautious about going into a sea cave without a guide, as a swell can flow into it and dramatically raise the water level in a matter of seconds, pushing kayaks into rocks and leaving little air for those trapped inside.

— Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 29 Apr. 2026