adventurous

/əd'ventʃərəs/ Cách viết khác : (venturous) /'ventʃərəs/

Thân thiện

An adventurous child explores a mysterious cave with a flashlight.

Definition

Adjective: 1. Willing to undertake or seeking out new and daring enterprises: Describes a person, action, or attitude that is eager to try new, exciting, and often risky experiences. 2. Characterized by a readiness to face danger or the unknown: Implies a bold, venturesome spirit, though not necessarily reckless.

Usage

The word "adventurous" is used to describe a person's character, their actions, or their choices. It is a positive trait that suggests enthusiasm for novelty and challenge. - It is commonly used attributively (before a noun) or predicatively (after a linking verb like "be" or "feel"). - It contrasts with words like "cautious," "timid," or "unadventurous."

Examples

• Describing a person:
  • She is an adventurous traveler who prefers hiking in remote mountains.
  • My grandfather was an adventurous soul in his youth.
• Describing an action or choice:
  • Trying that exotic dish was a very adventurous decision.
  • The company made an adventurous investment in the new technology.
• Describing a spirit or attitude:
  • We need to be more adventurous in our approach to solving this problem.
  • His adventurous spirit led him to explore caves and jungles.

Advanced Usage

• "Adventurous" vs. "Reckless": While both involve risk, "adventurous" typically implies calculated or enthusiastic risk-taking for the sake of experience, whereas "reckless" implies a dangerous lack of care or forethought.
  • His adventurous sailing trip was well-planned. (Positive)
  • His reckless driving endangered everyone. (Negative)
• In a figurative sense, it can describe non-physical ventures, like creative or intellectual pursuits.
  • The chef's adventurous menu combines flavors from three different continents.

Variants and Related Words

• Adventurously (adverb): In an adventurous manner.
  • They lived adventurously, never staying in one place for long.
• Adventurousness (noun): The quality of being adventurous.
  • Her adventurousness is both inspiring and a little worrying to her parents.
• Adventure (noun): An exciting or remarkable experience, often involving risk.
  • Their trip to the Amazon was a real adventure.
• Adventurer (noun): A person who enjoys or seeks adventures.
  • The old book was about a famous adventurer and treasure hunter.

Synonyms

• Daring: Willing to take bold risks. (Often implies more overt courage.)
• Venturesome: Willing to take risks; adventurous. (Slightly more formal.)
• Bold: Showing a willingness to take risks; confident and courageous.
• Intrepid: Fearless; adventurous. (Especially in the face of difficulty.)
• Audacious: Showing a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks. (Can have a negative connotation of disrespect.)

Antonyms

• Cautious: Careful to avoid potential problems or dangers.
• Timid: Showing a lack of courage or confidence; easily frightened.
• Unadventurous: Not offering, involving, or eager for new or stimulating things.
• Conservative: Averse to change or innovation and holding traditional values. (In the context of risk-taking.)

Idioms and Common Phrases

• Adventurous eater: Someone willing to try unusual or exotic foods.
  • To be an adventurous eater, you must be open to new flavors.
• Adventurous spirit: A natural inclination towards seeking adventure.
  • Despite his age, he still has an adventurous spirit.
• Strike an adventurous note: To introduce an element of risk or novelty into a plan or discussion.
  • The designer's use of bright colors struck an adventurous note in the otherwise conservative collection.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. willing to undertake or seeking out new and daring enterprises
   • adventurous pioneers
   • the risks and gains of an adventuresome economy

Từ đồng nghĩa

• adventuresome