proactivity

American  

[proh-ak-tiv-i-tee] / ˌproʊ ækˈtɪv ɪ ti /

Also proactiveness

noun

1. 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.

   Thanks again for your proactivity; you solved this problem before I even knew there was a problem!

   In a fast-paced, multithreat online environment, proactivity and stability are the cornerstones of good cybersecurity strategy.

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Etymology

Origin of proactivity

proactiv(e) ( def. ) + -ity ( def. )

Example Sentences

See Examples For:

proactivity

Her proactivity is a quality that stands out.

From BBC ● Oct. 21, 2025

OK, but given all the proactivity … how were these recent issues missed?

From Slate ● Feb. 2, 2024

For now, however, the grimmest of eventualities may have been avoided—all thanks to a mixture of luck and Icelandic proactivity.

From National Geographic ● Dec. 19, 2023

As Alexa continues to struggle to keep users engaged, adding some proactivity to routines could make them more useful to more people.

From The Verge ● Jul. 20, 2022

The three-course menu devised in collaboration with Salad for President’s Julia Sherman drew a collection of stylists, artists, writers and editors seeking quiet proactivity.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 16, 2017