enterprising 1
adjectivedomain: all adj
Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]
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EnglishDefinition
marked by imagination, initiative, and readiness to undertake new projects
Examples
- 1.an enterprising young man likely to go far
- 2.an enterprising foreign policy
Pertainym (pertains to noun)
enterprisingly 1
adverb
in an enterprising manner
EnglishAntonym
unenterprising 1
adjective
lacking in enterprise; not bold or venturesome
Derivationally related form
readiness to embark on bold new ventures
Also see
adventurous 1
adjective
willing to undertake or seeking out new and daring enterprises
ambitious 1
adjective
having a strong desire for success or achievement
energetic 1
adjective
possessing or exerting or displaying energy
Similar_to
energetic 2
adjective
working hard to promote an enterprise
entrepreneurial 2
adjective
willing to take risks in order to make a profit
