venturesome
English
Alternative forms
- ventersome [17th century]
Etymology
venture + -some
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈvɛntjʊə(ɹ)sʌm/, /ˈvɛnt͡ʃə(ɹ)sʌm/
Adjective
venturesome (comparative more venturesome, superlative most venturesome)
- Bold; willing to take risks; adventurous.
- Potentially hazardous; risky.
Synonyms
- daring
Antonyms
- cautious
- timid
Derived terms
- venturesomely
- venturesomeness
Translations
adventurous
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