Venturous
adj.energetic, hopefulliterary
What it means
Boldly willing to explore unfamiliar or risky possibilities.
Reach for it when praising a willingness to attempt uncertain, demanding, or novel things
The venturous researcher tested a promising method others had overlooked.
Choose between these
6- everyday
new experiences are embraced with enthusiasm
not when Adventure may be recreational rather than risky.
- everyday
confidence breaks through hesitation
not when Bold action may be blunt or reckless.
- warm
courage enables a bold attempt
not when Daring can value spectacle over judgment.
- professional
initiative pursues practical opportunity
not when Enterprise is goal-driven, not simply exploratory.
- formal
the attempt challenges accepted limits
not when Audacious often hints at shock or insolence.
- literary
fearless persistence suits elevated praise
not when Intrepid can overstate ordinary experimentation.
Said against
3- timid
- risk-averse
- unadventurous
It naturally appears in
3- venturous spirit
Her venturous spirit led the survey beyond the familiar routes.
- venturous plan
The venturous plan paired ambitious design with staged safety checks.
- venturous traveler
A venturous traveler, Ivo learned enough local language to travel slowly.
Where this comes from
- Wiktionary, English adjective, willing to take risks sense opens in a new tab · retrieved 2026-07-26
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