enterprising

adjective
UK: /ˌentəˈpraɪzɪŋ/
US: /ˌentərˈpraɪzɪŋ/

  1. Showing initiative and willingness to undertake new projects or ventures; resourceful and energetic.

    1. She is an enterprising young woman and finds ways to earn money.
    2. The enterprising reporter uncovered a significant political scandal during the investigation.

  2. Characterized by boldness and a readiness to take risks in business or other activities.

    1. Our enterprising team developed a new strategy for the competition.
    2. He was known as an enterprising businessman who always sought innovative solutions.

Synonyms

resourceful ambitious innovative enterprising dynamic creative

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "enterprising" in English means: Showing initiative and willingness to undertake new projects or ventures; resourceful and energetic., Characterized by boldness and a readiness to take risks in business or other activities..

The phonetic transcription of "enterprising" is /ˌentəˈpraɪzɪŋ/ in British English and /ˌentərˈpraɪzɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "enterprising": resourceful, ambitious, innovative, enterprising, dynamic, creative.

Example usage of "enterprising": "She is an enterprising young woman and finds ways to earn money.". More examples on the page.