proactive

[proh-ak-tiv] / proʊˈæk tɪv /

ADJECTIVE

gung-ho/gung ho

Synonyms

WEAK

aggressive anxious ardent banzai can-do dedicated eager energetic enthused enthusiastic excited extremely enthusiastic fanatical fired up intense lively passionate spirited take-charge zealous

Example Sentences

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But it’s usually something horrible happens and then we’ll be proactive about everything else.

From Los Angeles Times

It appeared to be part of a more hands-on, proactive coaching approach, and Buttler welcomed it.

From Barron's

She also reiterated her mantra of having a "responsible and proactive" fiscal policy.

From Barron's

Once you’re in a healthcare system, take proactive measures to secure your spot in it.

From MarketWatch

“And people are learning, particularly here in the U.S., we have to be very proactive about our health.”

From The Wall Street Journal