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initiative
noun
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How to pronounce initiative:

Definition of initiative:

initiative (noun):
a first step
an introductory step
readiness to embark on bold new ventures.

Synonyms for initiative:

procedurestrategyactionspiritdrivemeasuredealtechniqueopeninghustle
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Antonyms for initiative:

hesitancedisdainprocrastinationdisinclinationunwillingnessslothfulnessfearidlenesspovertyineptitude
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