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enterprisingness

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

The state of being enterprising

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

readiness to embark on bold new ventures

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: enterprise, initiative, go-ahead

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: drive

History

Etymology

From enterprising + -ness.