The literal opposite is "reactive" (acting afterwards instead of before).
Other antonyms could include apathetic or unconcerned.
In health and safety, as in many other areas, the opposite of proactive is reactive.
Where the prefix retro- does not merely "reverse" the existing condition (which would already be the opposite e.g. retro-rocket), the opposite would be pro- (proactive, progressive, prograde, and prospective).
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"Proactive" is an adjective.
The opposite of victim mentality is having a mindset of empowerment and resilience. It involves taking ownership of one's actions and outcomes, focusing on solutions rather than problems, and being proactive in creating positive change.
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I strive to be proactive in my everyday life.
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A proactive approach is one where one actually starts a trend which is later on followed by others. Such a methodology is termed as a proactive one. As far as reactive approach goes, it is the exact opposite of the proactive approach. While the proactive approach talks about creating and starting a trend or idea, the reactive approach believes in following a new trend or more precisely adapt to the newest changes happening in the society. Both of the approaches are workable in the world of today but it's the proactive approach which is much more productive and gives more prolific long-term returns than the reactive one. Haroon AWKUM,KPK,Pakistan.