proactive
Definitions
Creating or controlling a situation by causing something to happen rather than responding to it after it has happened.
Acting in anticipation of future problems, needs, or changes.
Examples
She took a proactive approach to solving the problem before it could escalate.
The company is being proactive by investing in new technology to stay ahead of its competitors.
Synonyms
enterprising initiating forward-thinking self-starting energetic anticipatory dynamic
Antonyms
reactive passive inactive sluggish unresponsive indifferent lethargic