can-do
Ready and willing
Can-do describes a confident, optimistic attitude focused on getting things done rather than dwelling on obstacles.
A can-do attitude or can-do spirit suggests someone ready to tackle challenges without excessive hand-wringing.
The term emerged from American workplace culture and carries connotations of pragmatism and self-reliance.
We need someone with a can-do approach to turn this project around.
Acting before problems arise
- self-starterOne with initiative
- go-getterAmbitious, driven person
- enterprisingShowing initiative and drive
- resourcefulSkilled at solving problems
driven · ambitious · assertive · bold · action-oriented · hands-on · motivated · industrious
Affirming or certain
- optimisticExpecting positive results
- upbeatCheerfully optimistic
- confidentSure of oneself
- enthusiasticShowing intense eager enjoyment
hopeful · cheerful · buoyant · sanguine · spirited · energetic · self-assured · empowered
Sustained resolve despite obstacles
- tenacityPersistent grip or resolve
- resolveFirmness of purpose
- gritDetermination or abrasive particles
- willpowerMental strength resisting impulse
fortitude · persistence · steadfastness · doggedness · unwavering · unshakable · resolute · indefatigable
Ability to solve problems creatively
- flexibilityAbility to adapt easily
- ingenuityClever, original thinking
- creativityCapacity for original thought
- problem-solvingAddressing challenges methodically
improvisation · versatility · inventiveness · quick-thinking · pragmatic · practical · innovative · agile
proactive
Acting before problems arise
- self-starterOne with initiative
- go-getterAmbitious, driven person
- enterprisingShowing initiative and drive
resourceful · driven · ambitious · assertive · bold · action-oriented · hands-on · motivated · industrious · energetic
positive
Affirming or certain
- optimisticExpecting positive results
- upbeatCheerfully optimistic
- confidentSure of oneself
enthusiastic · hopeful · cheerful · buoyant · sanguine · spirited · energetic · self-assured · empowered · encouraging
perseverance
Sustained resolve despite obstacles
willpower · fortitude · persistence · steadfastness · doggedness · unwavering · unshakable · resolute · indefatigable · unstoppable
resourcefulness
Ability to solve problems creatively
- flexibilityAbility to adapt easily
- ingenuityClever, original thinking
- creativityCapacity for original thought
problem-solving · improvisation · versatility · inventiveness · quick-thinking · pragmatic · practical · innovative · agile · resilient
- positive outlookhopeful, positive, optimistic, upbeat, cheerful
- feasibilityfeasibility, feasible, viability, viable, practicality
can-dodefeatist
One expecting inevitable failure
negative · pessimistic · fatalistic · hopeless · cynical
can, do, canned, cannot, cans, canning, decant, cannery, canner