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forward-thinking

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/ˈfɔːrwərd ˈθɪŋkɪŋ/ · for-ward-think-ing

Characterized by thinking about the future or positive change; innovative and progressive.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

Characterized by thinking about the future or positive change; innovative and progressive.

مستقبل کے بارے میں سوچنے یا مثبت تبدیلی کا حامل؛ جدید اور ترقی پسند۔

مُتَقدِّم خیالی

mutaqaddim khayali

Synonyms

innovativeprogressiveadvancedنَوآورترقی پسندعصر نو

Antonyms

traditionalconservativebackward-lookingروایتیمحافظہ پسندپیچھے دیکھنے والا

Common Collocations

  • forward-thinking approach
  • forward-thinking leadership
  • forward-thinking strategies

Example Sentences

The company has a forward-thinking approach to sustainability.

کمپنی کا پائیداری کے لئے مُتَقدِّم خیالی نقطہ نظر ہے۔

Company ka paidari ke liye mutaqaddim khayali nuqta nazar hai.

He is known for his forward-thinking ideas on education reform.

وہ تعلیم کی اصلاح کے بارے میں اپنے مُتَقدِّم خیالی خیالات کی وجہ سے جانا جاتا ہے۔

Woh taleem ki islah ke baare mein apne mutaqaddim khayali khayalat ki wajah se jana jata hai.

In a forward-thinking society, innovation is encouraged and supported.

ایک مُتَقدِّم خیالی معاشرت میں، جدیدیت کی حوصلہ افزائی اور حمایت کی جاتی ہے۔

Ek mutaqaddim khayali muashrat mein, jadeediyat ki hosla afzai aur himayat ki jati hai.

Easily Confused With

open-minded:Open-minded refers to being receptive to new ideas, but not necessarily focused on future planning like forward-thinking.

Word Family

forwardness
nounمُتَقدِّم ہونا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a rocket moving forward, representing new ideas.

Imagine a person looking towards the future with a telescope.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

نہ اتنی دور تک نظر ہے، نہ بات کرتا ہوں تیرے ہوتے ہوئے، کرے گا کون باتیں میری، تجھ کو پتا ہے کیا میں ہوں؟

Na itni door tak nazar hai, na baat karta hun tere hote hue, Karega kaun baatein meri, tujh ko pata hai kya main hun?

Neither is my sight so far, nor do I speak while you are here, Who will speak my words, you know what I am?

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* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

جو آگے بڑھتا ہے وہ کبھی پیچھے نہیں رہتا۔

Jo aage barhta hai woh kabhi peeche nahi rehta.

He who moves forward never falls behind.

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "forward + thinking" — moving ahead in thought or strategy

First known use: 20th century

The term 'forward-thinking' has evolved in modern usage to describe innovative and progressive thoughts and approaches, especially in business and technology.