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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.”
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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 notesIn plain EnglishBold, resourceful, and willing to try new ventures.
Common pairings
an enterprising individual
enterprising spirit
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Word forms
- Plural
- enterprisings
- Comparative
- more enterprising
- Superlative
- most enterprising
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Synonyms
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unenterprising
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Rhymes for enterprising
rising
raising
arising
devising
advising
bruising
cruising
uprising
praising
promising
surprising
exercising
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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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