enterprising

C1 Topic:Describing Qualities

Also spelled enterprizing

US /ˈɛntɝˌpraɪzɪŋ/
adj noun verb Freq #30719

Meanings

  1. 1
    adj

    Showing imagination, energy, and a readiness to take on new projects.

    An enterprising student set up a small business selling snacks on campus.

  2. 2
    adj

    Skilful and resourceful in business or in getting ahead.

    The enterprising young manager soon turned the failing shop around.

Thesaurus

Synonyms
go-getting
Word family
Derived forms enterprisinglyenterprisingnessunenterprising

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