venturesome
Eager for danger
Venturesome describes a willingness to take risks or try new things.
A venturesome investor pursues opportunities others find too risky.
A venturesome explorer seeks uncharted territory.
The word suggests boldness without recklessness—someone venturesome acts with spirit rather than foolishness.
She had a venturesome streak that led her to unconventional career choices.
Courageous and daring
- audaciousRecklessly or disrespectfully fearless
- braveShowing courage despite fear
- courageousShowing bravery under threat
- fearlessLacking any apprehension
intrepid · gutsy · plucky · undaunted · valiant · risk-taking · spirited · dauntless
Inclined to launch ventures
- pioneeringFirst to explore territory
- visionaryImaginative planner of futures
- inventiveShowing original thought
- groundbreakingIntroducing radical new ideas
bold · experimental · trailblazing · disruptive · cutting-edge · startup · unconventional · forward-thinking
Showing courage despite fear
- courageousShowing bravery under threat
- fearlessLacking any apprehension
- gallantCourageously attentive and refined
- valiantCourageously determined
heroic · stouthearted · undaunted · unflinching · audacious · plucky · gutsy · spunky
Inclined to launch ventures
- startupNew business enterprise
- innovatorCreator of new methods
- self-starterOne with initiative
- ambitiousStrongly desiring achievement
industrious · go-getter · dynamic · visionary · initiative · resourceful · opportunistic · proactive
Organized exploratory journey
- pioneerEarly explorer or settler
- questSeeking journey for something
- journeyTravel from place to place
- discoveryAct of finding something
traverse · voyage · trek · safari · uncharted · roam · scout · excursion
One who investigates unfamiliar regions
- expeditionOrganized exploratory journey
- trekkingLong-distance foot travel
- backpackingSelf-supported wilderness travel
- safariWildlife observation journey
pioneer · voyage · quest · odyssey · wanderlust · globetrotter · nomad · trailblazer
Likely to cause injury
- perilousFraught with danger
- treacherousDisloyal and dangerous
- precariousDangerously insecure
- diceyUncertain and hazardous
chancy · fraught · gamble · reckless · daredevil · high-stakes · dangerous · death-defying
Emergency response hormone
- exhilarationIntense joyful excitement
- excitementState of eager enthusiasm
- rushQuick sudden movement
- electrifyingIntensely thrilling or stimulating
heart-pounding · breathtaking · edge-of-seat · white-knuckle · spine-tingling · hair-raising · pulse-quickening · death-defying
bold
Courageous and daring
- audaciousRecklessly or disrespectfully fearless
- braveShowing courage despite fear
- courageousShowing bravery under threat
fearless · intrepid · gutsy · plucky · undaunted · valiant · risk-taking · spirited · dauntless · gallant
entrepreneurial
Inclined to launch ventures
- pioneeringFirst to explore territory
- visionaryImaginative planner of futures
- inventiveShowing original thought
groundbreaking · bold · experimental · trailblazing · disruptive · cutting-edge · startup · unconventional · forward-thinking · ambitious
brave
Showing courage despite fear
- courageousShowing bravery under threat
- fearlessLacking any apprehension
- gallantCourageously attentive and refined
valiant · heroic · stouthearted · undaunted · unflinching · audacious · plucky · gutsy · spunky · lionhearted
entrepreneurial
Inclined to launch ventures
- startupNew business enterprise
- innovatorCreator of new methods
- self-starterOne with initiative
ambitious · industrious · go-getter · dynamic · visionary · initiative · resourceful · opportunistic · proactive · hustler
expedition
Organized exploratory journey
discovery · traverse · voyage · trek · safari · uncharted · roam · scout · excursion · wanderlust
explorer
One who investigates unfamiliar regions
- expeditionOrganized exploratory journey
- trekkingLong-distance foot travel
- backpackingSelf-supported wilderness travel
safari · pioneer · voyage · quest · odyssey · wanderlust · globetrotter · nomad · trailblazer · discovery
hazardous
Likely to cause injury
- perilousFraught with danger
- treacherousDisloyal and dangerous
- precariousDangerously insecure
dicey · chancy · fraught · gamble · reckless · daredevil · high-stakes · dangerous · death-defying · foolhardy
adrenaline
Emergency response hormone
- exhilarationIntense joyful excitement
- excitementState of eager enthusiasm
- rushQuick sudden movement
electrifying · heart-pounding · breathtaking · edge-of-seat · white-knuckle · spine-tingling · hair-raising · pulse-quickening · death-defying · extreme
- boldbold, brave, daring, fearless, courageous
venturesomecautious
Careful to avoid risk
risk-averse · unadventurous · unenterprising · wary · circumspect