adj
venturesome
Venturesome (adj) means willing to try new and risky things; bold and daring.
adj
1
Willing to try new and risky things; bold and daring.
2
Likely to be dangerous or risky.
"It was a little venturesome taking this house—we had been in apartments for two years—but Roy was doing so well with his people and I was so enthusiastic for a garden that we did—scarcely two months ago. Everything seemed quite assured."
— Ernest Bramah, Max Carrados (1914)
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Etymology
Formed from venture and -some.
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What is the meaning of venturesome?
"venturesome" (adj) means willing to try new and risky things; bold and daring.
What is another word for venturesome?
Other words for "venturesome" include venturous, daring, audacious.
What is the opposite of venturesome?
Opposites of "venturesome" include cautious, timorous, timid, fearful.
What are the different meanings of venturesome?
"venturesome" has 2 main meanings: 1. Willing to try new and risky things; bold and daring; 2. Likely to be dangerous or risky.
