forward-looking — thinking about or planning for the future in a positive way
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: thinking about or planning for the future in a positive way
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfɔːrwərd ˈlʊkɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother is surprisingly forward-looking - she just started a TikTok account at 85!
- The forward-looking CEO invested heavily in renewable energy before it became trendy.
- Our school's forward-looking curriculum includes coding classes for kindergarteners.
forward-looking
ADJECTIVE[/ˈfɔːrwərd ˈlʊkɪŋ/]
thinking about or planning for the future in a positive way
thinking about or planning for the future in a positive way
Forward-looking chef stays busy booking while cooking!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Forward-looking is a compound adjective formed in English from the combination of 'forward' (ahead in space or time) and 'looking' (the present participle of 'look'). The term evolved from its literal meaning of 'gazing ahead' to its modern sense of 'oriented toward the future' or 'anticipating future developments'.
Breakdown
forward (ahead, in the direction in front) + looking (observing, directing one's gaze), forming a compound adjective meaning to anticipate or consider future possibilities.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother is surprisingly forward-looking - she just started a TikTok account at 85!”
“The forward-looking CEO invested heavily in renewable energy before it became trendy.”
“Our school's forward-looking curriculum includes coding classes for kindergarteners.”
“His forward-looking attitude helped him predict that people would want to carry tiny computers in their pockets.”
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