unenterprising

Definitions of unenterprising
  1. adjective
    lacking in enterprise; not bold or venturesome
    synonyms: nonenterprising
    unadventurous
    lacking in boldness
    ambitionless, unambitious
    having little desire for success or achievement
    slowgoing, unenergetic
    not inclined to be enterprising
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    antonyms:
    enterprising
    marked by imagination, initiative, and readiness to undertake new projects
    adventuresome, adventurous
    willing to undertake or seeking out new and daring enterprises
    ambitious, aspirational
    having a strong desire for success or achievement
    energetic
    possessing or exerting or displaying energy
    energetic, gumptious, industrious, up-and-coming
    working hard to promote an enterprise
    entrepreneurial
    willing to take risks in order to make a profit
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