forward-leaning

1 6.7

Ready to try new ideas and take action first

adjective
/ˈfɔrwərdˈlinɪŋ/

: proactivo

a more forward-leaning approach

Examples

Despite assumptions to the contrary, I Am Legend is more forward-leaning in this respect than The Matrix films.

Academic text (2010)
So the question is whether or not the FDA has been forward leaning enough in reform so that it can encourage innovations to thrive in the US.
The company is adopting a forward-leaning approach to sustainability in its new policy initiatives.
To stay competitive, the team needs to be forward-leaning in their marketing strategies and embrace new technologies.
Her forward-leaning attitude during the meeting encouraged everyone to share their innovative ideas.

Synonyms

progressive

vsforward-leaning

251 4.8

Supporting new social changes in politics to make society fairer

is more about assertive strategic innovation than specifically political or social reform

forward-looking

vsforward-leaning

8 4.6

Thinking about the future and planning new ideas

is more about acting proactively and assertively in current strategy

nonconservative

vsforward-leaning

8.1

Choosing risky or bold actions instead of careful ones

is more about planned innovation and assertive strategy than sheer radical risk taking

Antonyms

conservative

∞ 4.6

Does not want big changes and likes traditional values

reactive

24 4.3

Quickly showing a strong response when something affects it

How Proactive

aggressive

248 3.6

forward-leaning

1 6.7

cautious

210 2.9

reactive

Specialized

2 6.1

Surface Forms

forward-leaning positive

Morphology

forward-leaning = forward + lean (transparent) = forward + lean + ing

The meaning is directly built from 'forward' + 'lean' (with the participial suffix '-ing'), where 'leaning forward' maps clearly to a proactive or assertive stance.

Etymology

Forward-leaning comes from forward 'toward the front' and leaning 'bending forward', so imagine a person who leans ahead to show they are ready to act. That's why something described as forward-leaning means being ready to move ahead and try new ideas.