Thesaurus / forward-looking
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synonyms for forward-looking
- advanced
- ahead of its time
- cutting-edge
- experimental
- groundbreaking
- innovative
- innovatory
- inventive
- leading-edge
- modern
- new
- new-wave
- original
- pioneering
- progressive
- revolutionary
- state-of-the-art
- trailblazing
- ultramodern
- unorthodox
- daring
- forward-thinking
- hip
- last-word
- nonconformist
- off the beaten path
- radical
- Bohemian
- offbeat
- unconventional
- unfamiliar
- unorthodox
- untraditional
- way-out
- avant-garde
- innovative
- modern
- nontraditional
- progressive
- dynamic
- go-getting
- positive
- broad-minded
- enlightened
- liberal
- radical
- reformist
- revolutionary
- constructive
- effective
- good
- practical
- productive
- reasonable
- useful
- affirmative
- progressive
- sound
- efficacious
- contemporary
- ingenious
- inventive
- new
- original
- avant-garde
- breaking new ground
- cutting-edge
- deviceful
- innovational
- innovatory
- just out
- leading-edge
- newfangled
- originative
- state-of-the-art
- contemporary
- innovative
- modern
- radical
- avant-garde
- developing
- latest
- left
- novel
- advanced
- advancing
- cutting edge
- just out
- open-minded
- state-of-the-art
- up-and-coming
antonyms for forward-looking
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- fruitless
- impotent
- impractical
- incapable
- unproductive
- unskilled
- useless
- worthless
- disadvantageous
- doubtful
- indefinite
- negative
- uncertain
- unhelpful
- unsure
Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
How to use forward-looking in a sentence
He reached forward and took her hands, and if Mrs. Vivian had come in she would have seen him kneeling at her daughter's feet.
CONFIDENCEHENRY JAMESHe was the strangest-looking creature Davy had ever seen, not even excepting the Goblin.
DAVY AND THE GOBLINCHARLES E. CARRYLShe had listened—she had listened intently, looking straight out of the window and without moving.
CONFIDENCEHENRY JAMESI pictured him as slim and young looking, smooth-faced, with golden curly hair, and big brown eyes.
THE BOARDED-UP HOUSEAUGUSTA HUIELL SEAMANThe clerks had not arrived yet, and he beguiled the time by looking out of the staircase window.
THE POSTHUMOUS PAPERS OF THE PICKWICK CLUB, V. 2(OF 2)CHARLES DICKENSThere were other children beside, and two nurse-maids followed, looking disagreeable and resigned.
THE AWAKENING AND SELECTED SHORT STORIESKATE CHOPINThey came forward, a little timidly, and their latest visitor held out a hand to each.
THE BOARDED-UP HOUSEAUGUSTA HUIELL SEAMANA distinguished-looking man, evidently vested with authority, bustled forward and addressed him, civilly enough.
THE RED YEARLOUIS TRACYOllie saw someone standing before it, bending slightly forward in the pose of expectation.
THE BONDBOYGEORGE W. (GEORGE WASHINGTON) OGDENShe got up and stood in front of the fire, having her hand on the chimney-piece and looking down at the blaze.
CONFIDENCEHENRY JAMESWORDS RELATED TO FORWARD-LOOKING
- Bohemian
- advanced
- ahead of its time
- cutting-edge
- daring
- experimental
- forward-looking
- forward-thinking
- groundbreaking
- hip
- innovative
- innovatory
- inventive
- last-word
- leading-edge
- modern
- new
- new-wave
- nonconformist
- off the beaten path
- offbeat
- original
- pioneering
- progressive
- radical
- revolutionary
- state-of-the-art
- trailblazing
- ultramodern
- unconventional
- unfamiliar
- unorthodox
- unorthodox
- untraditional
- way-out
- anticipating
- anticipative
- assured
- at ease
- blithe
- buoyant
- calm
- cheerful
- comfortable
- confident
- content
- eager
- elated
- emboldened
- enthusiastic
- expecting
- faithful
- forward-looking
- high
- hoping
- inspirited
- keeping the faith
- lighthearted
- looking forward to
- reassured
- rose-colored
- rosy
- sanguine
- satisfied
- serene
- trustful
- trusting
- unflagging
- upbeat
Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.