Meaning & use

enterprising

adjective·Academic

Showing initiative, resourcefulness, and a willingness to take on new and ambitious projects.

See it in a sentence

The enterprising teenager started a lawn-mowing business to save for college.

An enterprising employee suggested a new process that cut costs significantly.

A note on using this word

Usually praises boldness combined with practical action, not just having a good idea.

Words with a similar meaning

resourcefulambitiousentrepreneurial

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Words with an opposite meaning

unambitiouspassive

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