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enterprising

Enterprising (adjective) means showing initiative and a readiness to take on new or difficult projects. Example: “An enterprising student started a tutoring business from her dorm room.”

adjective

Showing initiative and a readiness to take on new or difficult projects.

"An enterprising student started a tutoring business from her dorm room."

"The enterprising young chef opened his own restaurant at twenty-two."

How to use enterprising

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishBold, resourceful, and willing to try new ventures.

Common pairings

an enterprising individual enterprising spirit

Word forms

more enterprising comparative, enterprisings plural, most enterprising superlative

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Synonyms

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go-getting

Rhymes for enterprising

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Frequently asked questions

What does “enterprising” mean?

The word “enterprising” means showing initiative and a readiness to take on new or difficult projects. In plain terms, bold, resourceful, and willing to try new ventures.

How do you use “enterprising” in a sentence?

Here is “enterprising” used in a sentence: “An enterprising student started a tutoring business from her dorm room.”

What is another word for “enterprising”?

Words with a similar meaning to “enterprising” include go-getting.

What part of speech is “enterprising”?

“Enterprising” is an adjective.

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