forward-leaning

== English == === Alternative forms === forward leaning === Pronunciation === === Adjective === forward-leaning (comparative more forward-leaning, superlative most forward-leaning) (chiefly US, idiomatic) Disposed to take action or to exercise initiative; aggressive; bold. (idiomatic) Innovative, cutting-edge, progressive, visionary. ==== Usage notes ==== William Safire 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!".