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Definition of venturous in English: venturousadjective ˈvɛntʃ(ə)rəs archaic Willing to take risks or embark on difficult or unusual courses of action. Example sentencesExamples - He was a man of daring courage, of resolute purpose, and of venturous enterprise.
- Small harm is it for any warrior to prove his spear, without malice, on a venturous knight.
- This election result opens up the way for so many venturous, even foolhardy, coalition options.
- Like all venturous and enterprising people, we are largely endowed with the passion of curiosity.
- These are the riches fit for a venturous knight.
- The shores of America had not long been settled before the venturous colonists had ships upon the seas.
- The minnows had appeared in early May, clinging to the cover of the kelp until they had grown venturous enough to strike out for the deeper water.
- Art Museums and the Public Trust is squarely on the side of sober stewardship, as distinguished from the venturous, sometimes dicey exploits of the two repeatedly disparaged colleagues.
Synonyms daring, daredevil, intrepid, venturesome, bold, audacious, fearless, brave, unafraid, unshrinking, undaunted, dauntless, valiant, valorous, heroic, dashing
Derivatives noun archaic Contributory negligence is based on carelessness whereas assumption of risk is based on venturousness. Example sentencesExamples - My natural disposition was evinced in deeds of daring and venturousness; not so much in boldness toward others.
- Washington's venturousness and his success—above all his success—shut down those questions about his capabilities that had been whispered behind his back.
- Confidence makes a man venturous, and venturousness casts him into the high road of danger.
- His innings are exercises in valour yet absent of unnecessary venturousness.
Synonyms boldness, audacity, temerity, audaciousness, fearlessness, intrepidity, bravery, courage, courageousness, valour, valorousness, heroism, pluck
Origin Mid 16th century: shortened from adventurous. |