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forward-looking

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/ˈfɔːrwərd ˈlʊkɪŋ/ · for-ward-look-ing

having an optimistic outlook towards the future; planning for future developments.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

having an optimistic outlook towards the future; planning for future developments.

مستقبل کے بارے میں خوش امید نظر رکھنے والا؛ مستقبل کی ترقیات کے لئے منصوبہ بندی کرنے والا۔

مستقبل کی طرف نظر رکھنے والا

mustaqbil ki taraf nazar rakhne wala

Formal: مستقبل بین

Synonyms

visionaryoptimisticproactiveنظریاتیخوش امیدپیش بینی کرنے والا

Antonyms

short-sightedpessimisticnarrow-mindedتیز نظرناراضمحدود سوچ

Common Collocations

  • forward-looking policies
  • forward-looking vision
  • forward-looking approach

Example Sentences

The company has a forward-looking strategy to adapt to changing markets.

کمپنی کے پاس بدلتے ہوئے بازاروں کے مطابق ڈھالنے کے لئے مستقبل کی طرف نظر رکھنے والی حکمت عملی ہے۔

Company ke paas badalte hue bazaron ke mutabiq dhalne ke liye mustaqbil ki taraf nazar rakhne wali hikmat-e-amli hai.

His forward-looking perspective helped him to innovate in the technology sector.

اس کی مستقبل کی طرف نظر رکھنے والی سوچ نے ٹیکنالوجی کے شعبے میں جدیدیت کی۔

Us ki mustaqbil ki taraf nazar rakhne wali soch ne technology ke shetra mein jadeediyat ki.

A forward-looking leader will always consider the impact of their decisions on future generations.

ایک مستقبل نگراں لیڈر ہمیشہ اپنے فیصلوں کے اثرات کو مستقبل کی نسلوں پر غور کرے گا۔

Aik mustaqbil nigraan leader hamesha apne faislon ke asraat ko mustaqbil ki nasalon par ghor karega.

Easily Confused With

short-sighted:Short-sighted refers to a lack of foresight or planning for the future, whereas forward-looking indicates anticipation and planning.

Word Family

foresight
nounمستقبل بینی
forwardness
nounآگے بڑھنے کی حالت

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a forward arrow pointing ahead.

Visualize a person looking through a telescope towards a bright future.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

ہے وقت کی قیمتی متاع کو سمجھنا، آگے بچو!

Hai waqt ki qeemti mata' ko samajhna, aagay bachho!

Understand the precious asset of time, look ahead!

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

مستقبل کی تیاری آج سے شروع ہوتی ہے۔

mustaqbil ki tayyari aaj se shuru hoti hai.

Preparing for the future starts today.

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "forward + looking" — looking ahead or forward

First known use: 20th century

The term 'forward-looking' has developed within modern English to refer to anticipating future developments or trends.