forward thinking
ˈfɔːrwərd ˈθɪŋkɪŋ
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Definition of forward thinking - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

innovative ideasplanning for the future with new or creative ideas
  • She is a forward thinking leader in the company.
innovative progressive

Noun

innovative planningplanning for the future with new or creative ideas
  • Forward thinking is important for any successful business.
futurism
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Expressions with forward

put forwardv.
propose or suggest for consideration
She put forward a new plan at the meeting.
pay forwardv.
repay kindness by helping someone else
After receiving help, she decided to pay forward.
future forwardadj.
focused on future trends and innovations
The company's future forward approach has led to groundbreaking products.
move the ball forwardv.
make the ball go closer to the goal or target
The team worked together to move the ball forward.
one step forward, two steps backexp.
a situation where progress is lost by greater setbacks
The project felt like one step forward, two steps back.
put one's best foot forwardexp.
show oneself in the best way to make a good impression
She always puts her best foot forward at job interviews.

Expressions with thinking

thinking capn.
state of focused thinking to find solutions
She put on her thinking cap to tackle the issue.
wishful thinkingn.
belief that hopes match facts, leading to poor choices
Her wishful thinking made her ignore the warning signs.
out-of-the-box thinkingn.
approach to problem-solving that is unconventional
The team used out-of-the-box thinking to tackle the complex issue.
blue-sky thinkingn.
creative thinking not limited by current beliefs
The team engaged in blue-sky thinking to innovate new products.
what was someone thinkingexp.
questions the logic behind someone's actions
What was she thinking wearing that outfit?
not bear thinking aboutv.
be so bad you cannot even think about it
The idea of losing her does not bear thinking about.
put on one's thinking capv.
start thinking carefully to solve a problem
Let's put on our thinking caps and find a solution.
what was I thinking ofexp.
expresses regret or surprise about a past action
I wore sandals in the snow, what was I thinking of?
lateral thinkingn.
solving problems using creative, non-linear methods
Lateral thinking helped her find a unique solution.
cathedral thinkingn.
long-term planning for projects beyond one's lifetime
Building sustainable cities requires cathedral thinking to benefit future generations.

Terms related to forward thinking

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Terms with forward thinking included in their meaning

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innovativeadj.
forward-thinking
ahead of current thinking or trends
Kennedyesqueadj.
politics
reflecting a forward-thinking vision like Kennedy's
progressivityn.
general quality
quality of being progressive or forward-thinking

Examples of forward thinking in a sentence

  • Their forward thinking policies attracted young talent.
  • The company’s forward thinking led to innovative products.
  • Forward thinking can help solve future challenges.

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  1. French:visionnaire, esprit d'anticipation, ...
  2. German:zukunftsorientiert, vorausschauendes Denken, ...
  3. Italian:lungimirante, lungimiranza, ...
  4. Spanish:visionario, visión de futuro, ...
  5. Portuguese:visionário, visão de futuro, ...
  6. Chinese:有远见的, 前瞻性思维, ...
  7. Japanese:先進的な, 先見の明, ...
  8. Arabic:مستنير التفكير, تفكير مستقبلي, ...
  9. Hebrew:חוֹשֵׁב קָדִימָה, חֲשִׁיבָה קְדִימָה, ...
  10. Russian:дальновидный, прогрессивное мышление, ...
  11. Ukrainian:прогресивний, прогнозування, ...
  12. Hindi:आगे सोचने वाला, आगे की सोच, ...
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