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venturesome

/ˈvɛntʃərsəm/
ven · ture · some
Adverb:venturesomely
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venturesome Lexical Profile

venturesome Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Willing to take risks or embark on bold, uncertain undertakings; disposed to adventure.

Example

"The venturesome explorers set out to map the uncharted mountain range despite the harsh winter weather."

2

Involving a considerable degree of risk, danger, or uncertainty (of an action, journey, or enterprise).

Example

"Launching a startup in a volatile market was a venturesome move that ultimately paid off."

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• Rhymes for venturesome

• Nearby Words

ventura
ventura river
venture
venturesome
venue
venus
venus flytrap

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 16th century from the noun and verb 'venture' (an aphetic shortening of Middle English 'aventure', from Old French) combined with the native English suffix '-some'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Venturesome. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/venturesome
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