Positive Word: Proactive

Embracing a Positive Word: ProactiveAccording to vocabulary.com, proactive is an adjective that means taking steps to prevent something from happening or lessening the impact of a potential event.

  • Elizabeth was proactive in securing additional income when she heard whispers of a layoff.
  • Alex was proactive in paying the bills on time.
  • After her diagnosis, she was proactive in researching treatments.
  • The building owners were proactive in building security.

Some synonyms include aggressive, anxious, ardent, and can-do.