Forward-thinking: meaning, definitions and examples

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forward-thinking

 

[ ˈfɔːwərdˈθɪŋkɪŋ ]

Context #1

business

Thinking about and planning for the future in a creative and innovative way.

Synonyms

imaginative, innovative, progressive, visionary

Examples of usage

  • The company's success can be attributed to its forward-thinking approach to technology.
  • She is known for her forward-thinking leadership style.
  • It is important for businesses to be forward-thinking in order to stay competitive.
Context #2

general

Having a progressive and open-minded attitude towards the future.

Synonyms

forward-looking, innovative, progressive, visionary

Examples of usage

  • His forward-thinking ideas have revolutionized the industry.
  • The school encourages forward-thinking initiatives among its students.

Translations

Translations of the word "forward-thinking" in other languages:

🇵🇹 visionário

🇮🇳 आगे की सोच

🇩🇪 zukunftsorientiert

🇮🇩 berpandangan jauh

🇺🇦 далекоглядний

🇵🇱 dalekowzroczny

🇯🇵 先見の明がある

🇫🇷 visionnaire

🇪🇸 visionario

🇹🇷 ileriyi düşünen

🇰🇷 선견지명이 있는

🇸🇦 ذو رؤية مستقبلية

🇨🇿 prozíravý

🇸🇰 predvídavý

🇨🇳 有远见的

🇸🇮 vizionarski

🇮🇸 framsýnn

🇰🇿 көреген

🇬🇪 შორსმჭვრეტელი

🇦🇿 irəlicə düşünən

🇲🇽 visionario

Word origin

The term 'forward-thinking' originated in the late 19th century and is derived from the idea of looking ahead and planning for the future. It gained popularity in business and innovation circles as a way to describe individuals or organizations that were ahead of their time and embraced new ideas and technologies. The concept of forward-thinking has since become a valuable trait in various fields, emphasizing the importance of anticipating and preparing for future developments.