enterprising

CEFRC1

/ˈɛntəˌrpraɪzɪŋ/

adjective · noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Good at finding new opportunities and acting with energy.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    present participle and gerund of enterprise

Examples

  • He is young and inexperienced, but quite enterprising.

  • Tom is an enterprising young man.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2
Citations
2
Synonyms
1

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. Very able and ingenious in business dealings or social advancement.

  2. Displaying bravery and daring in attempting some task.

noun

Extra meaning

  1. The undertaking of an enterprise; purposeful activity; doings.

More examples

In context

  • What gives these enterprisings their political character are the contentions, claims and experiences of the other.

Synonyms

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