unadventurous

adjective
UK: /ˌʌnədˈventʃərəs/
US: /ˌʌnədˈventʃərəs/

  1. Not liking to take risks or try new things; lacking in courage or initiative.

    1. My cat is unadventurous, it always sleeps at home.
    2. He leads an unadventurous life, sticking to routines and familiar places without exploring.

  2. Characterized by a lack of excitement, novelty, or originality; predictable and safe.

    1. The menu was unadventurous, offering only basic dishes.
    2. Their unadventurous approach to music made their songs sound monotonous and uninspired.

Synonyms

cautious timid conventional unimaginative safe prudent

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "unadventurous" in English means: Not liking to take risks or try new things; lacking in courage or initiative., Characterized by a lack of excitement, novelty, or originality; predictable and safe..

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

Synonyms for "unadventurous": cautious, timid, conventional, unimaginative, safe, prudent.

Example usage of "unadventurous": "My cat is unadventurous, it always sleeps at home.". More examples on the page.