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Definitions

enterprising

[en-ter-prahy-zing] / ˈɛn tərˌpraɪ zɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
resourceful, energetic
Synonyms
STRONGEST
adventurous ambitious aspiring daring dashing diligent hardworking industrious intrepid
WEAK
active advancing aggressive alert audacious bold busy coming on strong craving driving eager enthusiastic go ahead go-go gumptious hard ball hungry hustling itching keen lively lusting peppy progressive pushing ready self-starting snappy spanking spark plug spirited stirring takeover up-and-coming venturesome vigorous yearning zealous zippy
Antonyms
STRONGEST
cowardly inactive lazy lethargic meek timid unadventurous
WEAK
passive unambitious unenthused unimaginative unresourceful

Example Sentences

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Not since “Cats” has there been a more misguided yet enterprising work of big-budget, intellectual property cinema.

From Salon • Mar. 8, 2026

The Northampton back row was included in the starting XV for the first time after seven enterprising cameos as a replacement.

From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026

Despite Inter's enterprising start it was Atletico who took the lead, with Alvarez drilling home from close range when the ball deflected nicely for him.

From Barron's • Nov. 26, 2025

Jordan Firstman plays Charlie, an enterprising celebrity stylist.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 24, 2025

Mr. Lew knew everything about the pieces, but he wasn’t the most enterprising salesman.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.