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- [ad-ven-cher-uh s]
- /ædˈvɛn tʃər əs/
- /əd.ˈven.tʃə.rə.snəs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ad-ven-cher-uh s]
- /ædˈvɛn tʃər əs/
Definitions of adventurousness word
- noun adventurousness the quality of being adventurous 3
- adjective adventurousness inclined or willing to engage in adventures; enjoying adventures. 1
- adjective adventurousness full of risk; requiring courage; hazardous: an adventurous undertaking. 1
- noun adventurousness The quality of being adventurous. 1
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Origin of adventurousness
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English < Middle French
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Parts of speech for Adventurousness
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
adventurousness popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
adventurousness usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for adventurousness
noun adventurousness
- boldness — not hesitating or fearful in the face of actual or possible danger or rebuff; courageous and daring: a bold hero.
- daredeviltry — reckless daring; venturesome boldness.
- audacious — Someone who is audacious takes risks in order to achieve something.
- recklessness — utterly unconcerned about the consequences of some action; without caution; careless (usually followed by of): to be reckless of danger.
- audacity — Audacity is audacious behaviour.
Antonyms for adventurousness
noun adventurousness
- cowardice — Cowardice is cowardly behaviour.
- humility — the quality or condition of being humble; modest opinion or estimate of one's own importance, rank, etc.
- carefulness — cautious in one's actions: Be careful when you cross the street.
- timidity — lacking in self-assurance, courage, or bravery; easily alarmed; timorous; shy.
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