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Term: not proactive

Definition:

Not proactive refers to a passive approach or behavior that involves reacting to events or situations rather than taking active, preventative measures. It suggests a lack of initiative or readiness to anticipate and address issues beforehand.

Usage:

As an adjective:

- He was not proactive in his job search, waiting for opportunities to come to him instead.

- Their not proactive approach to customer service resulted in many complaints.

As an adverb:

- She addressed the issue not proactively but reactively, waiting for the damage to occur first.

- The team dealt with the challenge not proactively, causing unnecessary delays.

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