forward-leaning

Alternative forms

 * forward leaning

Adjective

 * 1)  Disposed to take action or to exercise initiative; aggressive; bold.
 * 2)  Innovative, cutting-edge, progressive, visionary.
 * 1)  Innovative, cutting-edge, progressive, visionary.
 * 1)  Innovative, cutting-edge, progressive, visionary.
 * 1)  Innovative, cutting-edge, progressive, visionary.

Usage notes

 * discusses the development and range of usages of this term, especially in U.S. government, in his New York Times column of August 5, 2001, "The Way We Live Now: 8-5-01: On Language; Forward, Lean!".