venturesome

adjective

ˈven(t)-shər-səm How to pronounce venturesome (audio)
Definition of venturesomenext
1
as in adventurous
inclined or willing to take risks a venturesome child tried to climb the huge tree

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2
as in dangerous
involving potential loss or injury the first solo pilot to undertake the venturesome crossing of the Atlantic Ocean by air

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How does the adjective venturesome contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of venturesome are adventurous, daredevil, daring, foolhardy, rash, and reckless. While all these words mean "exposing oneself to danger more than required by good sense," venturesome implies a jaunty eagerness for perilous undertakings.

venturesome stunt pilots

When is it sensible to use adventurous instead of venturesome?

The meanings of adventurous and venturesome largely overlap; however, adventurous implies a willingness to accept risks but not necessarily imprudence.

adventurous pioneers

When can daredevil be used instead of venturesome?

The synonyms daredevil and venturesome are sometimes interchangeable, but daredevil stresses ostentation in daring.

daredevil motorcyclists

When is daring a more appropriate choice than venturesome?

While the synonyms daring and venturesome are close in meaning, daring implies fearlessness in courting danger.

daring mountain climbers

When would foolhardy be a good substitute for venturesome?

The words foolhardy and venturesome are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, foolhardy suggests a recklessness that is inconsistent with good sense.

the foolhardy sailor ventured into the storm

When might rash be a better fit than venturesome?

In some situations, the words rash and venturesome are roughly equivalent. However, rash suggests imprudence and lack of forethought.

a rash decision

In what contexts can reckless take the place of venturesome?

While in some cases nearly identical to venturesome, reckless implies heedlessness of probable consequences.

a reckless driver

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Recent Examples of venturesome For example, until the early 2000s, Countrywide did no subprime lending, leaving the field to the venturesome likes of the Money Store and Guardian S&L. —Shawn Tully, Fortune, 18 July 2023 Part of a string of recent high-profile divorce records, Chemistry represents Clarkson at her most venturesome and liberated. —Vulture, 27 June 2023 Also coming to GroundUp is venturesome singer-songwriter Madison Cunningham, a Grammy nominee who is the subject of a recent profile worth checking out at Relix.com. —Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 19 Jan. 2023 Maybe low-budget films, documentaries, and foreign language fare didn’t always take up the slack, but the best of them at least tried to be more venturesome than the usual ossified studio product. —Peter Rainer, The Christian Science Monitor, 22 Dec. 2022 See All Example Sentences for venturesome
Recent Examples of Synonyms for venturesome
  1. adventurous
  2. dangerous
  3. daring
  4. hazardous
  5. risky
  6. perilous
  7. serious
Adjective
  • Nick, the son of shipping tycoon Massimo Marone (Joseph Mascolo), often was depicted as an adventurous and ambitious man who worked as a sea captain.
    — Lynette Rice, Deadline, 10 Apr. 2025
  • There’s so much talent in New York, and diners are more curious, more adventurous, and more informed than ever.
    — Shivani Vora, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Definition of adventurous
Adjective
  • Prioritising one competition in favour of another is a dangerous game to play in any case when the stakes are so high.
    — Mark Critchley, New York Times, 19 Apr. 2025
  • We at ‘9-1-1’ salute all the incredible men and women who do these dangerous jobs and strive to keep us safe.
    — Jennifer Maas, Variety, 18 Apr. 2025
Definition of dangerous
Adjective
  • This film is a beautiful blend of personal storytelling that highlights River Gallo’s personal journey and interweaves a daring and propulsive thriller.
    — Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 8 Apr. 2025
  • The Wooster Group at 50: Elizabeth LeCompte and Kate Valk reflect on decades of making daring theater together.
    — Alan Light, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
Definition of daring
Adjective
  • Specialized drivers transporting hazardous materials or oversized loads can earn $75,750–$118,600 per year, while owner-operators may make $85,000–$100,000, excluding maintenance expenses.
    — Jack Kelly, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
  • The plane was removed from the water by 10 a.m., per ABC 9. Crews are working to contain a hazardous materials incident related to the plane incident.
    — Charna Flam, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Definition of hazardous
Adjective
  • Relying on one job is risky, so explore side gigs, driving for rideshare apps, tutoring online, or selling a skill on platforms like Upwork.
    — Jack Kelly, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
  • To dig down into the data, though, some parts of your flight are riskier than others — read more here.
    — Lilit Marcus, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2025
Definition of risky
Adjective
  • Correspondent Jo Ling Kent looks back on a perilous week for companies and consumers trying to plan ahead.
    — David Morgan, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2025
  • Their perilous contact with foreign cultures reveals inner sins and weaknesses.
    — Armond White, National Review, 9 Apr. 2025
Definition of perilous
Adjective
  • In total, 36 people were hospitalized, and 7 people developed Hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a serious kidney disorder.
    — Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 18 Apr. 2025
  • These behaviors can lead to serious side effects, from bloating and nausea all the way up to heart attack and stroke, Pasricha says.
    — Andee Tagle, NPR, 18 Apr. 2025
Definition of serious

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