enterprising
adjectiveDivide enterprising into syllables:
en · ter · pris · ing
How to pronounce enterprising:
Definition of enterprising:
- enterprising (adjective):
- full of boldness and initiative
- marked by an independent energetic spirit and by readiness to act
- marked by imagination, initiative, and readiness to undertake new projects.
Synonyms for enterprising:
active
adventuresome
adventurous
aggressive
alert
ambitious
assertive
audacious
bold
confident
daring
dynamic
eager
energetic
enthusiastic
entrepreneurial
fierce
go-getting
gumptious
high-pressure
imaginative
in-your-face
industrious
ingenious
intrepid
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Antonyms for enterprising:
ambitionless
apathetic
aw-shucks
backward
bashful
breezy
diffident
easy
easygoing
feckless
hesitant
humble
indirect
inoffensive
insecure
laid-back
lazy
low-pressure
meek
modest
mousy
nonassertive
passive
quiet
reserved
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