proactivity
noun
the act, characteristic, or habit of thinking and acting so as to prepare for, intervene in, or control expected events, especially negative or challenging ones; initiative.
proactiveness
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a variation of
proactivity.
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a word derived from
proactive.
proactiveadjectiveserving to prepare for, intervene in, or control an expected occurrence or situation, especially a negative or challenging one; anticipatory.
Example Sentences
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England will want to show a bit more proactiveness without being reckless.
From BBC ● Mar. 8, 2024
Just a month before his dismissal, according to police records, Smith was commended for his proactiveness — and his knowledge of the Constitution.
From Washington Post ● May 18, 2017
