What is Proactive?
1.
Originally a psychological term indicating an empowered, self-reliant individual, this has evolved through misuse into a neo-antonym of 'reactive', and is used as such to emphasise the preferability of one attitude or course of action over another. It connotes alertness, awareness and preparedness, and seeks to dispel any conceivable impression of incompetence.
'Proactive' is interesting in that it is perhaps the classic example of the unnecessary neologism. It serves as an antonym to 'reactive', yet 'reactive' is itself the antonym of 'active'.
Arguably, since 'proactive' is now perhaps more widely used than 'active' for the specific purpose covered by the newer word, 'proactive' must be recognised as a legitimate word. The cult of hatred that has understandably grown up around the word can only help it endure further.
One is 'active' as opposed to being 'passive' or 'reactive'. One is 'proactive' as opposed to 'speaking English'.
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2.
A word dumb poeple use to sound smart.
"Whats your opinion on the matter, Bob?"
"Oh, well I'm proactive."
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3.
Sometimes used before, while, or after having
"You're fine in bed, but be more proactive"
"I feel like im the man in this relationship, you need to be more proactive"
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4.
according to me, proactive means getting some other significant information, then getting the desired information and then recalling the desired information
5.
The most powerful, non prescription laxative.
If you are suffering from constipation, ask your chemist for new Proactive.
6.
When a guy ejaculated all up in a bitches or fags face.....named after the
Dawg i gave that bitch a proactive last night i was like skeet skeet all up in that grill like uhhhhhh
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1.
Originally a psychological term indicating an empowered, self-reliant individual, this has evolved through misuse into a neo-antonym of 'reactive', and is used as such to emphasise the preferability of one attitude or course of action over another. It connotes alertness, awareness and preparedness, and seeks to dispel any conceivable impression of incompetence.
'Proactive' is interesting in that it is perhaps the classic example of the unnecessary neologism. It serves as an antonym to 'reactive', yet 'reactive' is itself the antonym of 'active'.
Arguably, since 'proactive' is now perhaps more widely used than 'active' for the specific purpose covered by the newer word, 'proactive' must be recognised as a legitimate word. The cult of hatred that has understandably grown up around the word can only help it endure further.
One is 'active' as opposed to being 'passive' or 'reactive'. One is 'proactive' as opposed to 'speaking English'.
See
2.
A word dumb poeple use to sound smart.
"Whats your opinion on the matter, Bob?"
"Oh, well I'm proactive."
See
3.
Sometimes used before, while, or after having
"You're fine in bed, but be more proactive"
"I feel like im the man in this relationship, you need to be more proactive"
See
4.
according to me, proactive means getting some other significant information, then getting the desired information and then recalling the desired information
5.
The most powerful, non prescription laxative.
If you are suffering from constipation, ask your chemist for new Proactive.
6.
When a guy ejaculated all up in a bitches or fags face.....named after the
Dawg i gave that bitch a proactive last night i was like skeet skeet all up in that grill like uhhhhhh
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