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UNENTERPRISING
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Dictionary entry overview: What does unenterprising mean?
• UNENTERPRISING (adjective)
The adjective UNENTERPRISING has 1 sense:
1. lacking in enterprise; not bold or venturesome
Familiarity information: UNENTERPRISING used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Lacking in enterprise; not bold or venturesome
Synonyms:
nonenterprising; unenterprising
Similar:
slowgoing; unenergetic (not inclined to be enterprising)
Also:
unadventurous (lacking in boldness)
ambitionless; unambitious (having little desire for success or achievement)
Antonym:
enterprising (marked by imagination, initiative, and readiness to undertake new projects)
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