enterprising
adjective/ˈɛntərˌpraɪzɪŋ/
Frequency rank: #13,673 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
showing initiative, resourcefulness, and willingness to take on new ventures.
Example sentence
She is enterprising enough to turn any small idea into a successful business.
Synonyms & related words
More words in ranks 13,601–13,700
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