venturousnessn.
/ˈvɛn(t)ʃ(ə)rəsnəs/, U.S. /ˈvɛn(t)ʃ(ə)rəsnəs/ The character or state of being venturous; boldness, daring, venturesomeness.
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the mind > emotion > courage > daring > venturousness > [noun]
ventureship1583
venturousness1583
venturesomeness1727
1583 A. Golding tr. J. Calvin Serm. on Deuteronomie cxxxvii. 842 Although men..through their venturousenesse and their rashnes, make a confusion of all thinges, and enterprise whatsoeuer their lust fancieth.
1642 D. Rogers Naaman 40 Checking and taming them from old ventrousnesse, and saucinesse against God.
1663 R. Boyle Some Considerations Usefulnesse Exper. Nat. Philos. ii. i. 11 Though his relation may be credited, his venturousness ought not to be imitated.
1727 N. Bailey Universal Etymol. Eng. Dict. II Venturousness,..Boldness, Daringness, Hardiness.
1828 N. Webster Amer. Dict. Eng. Lang. (at cited word) The event made them repent of their venturousness.
1902 A. T. Innes in A. B. Davidson Called of God 46 The faith which they demand always goes out..with an objective venturousness or heroism.
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