enterprising

Definitions

Having or showing initiative and resourcefulness.

Showing a readiness to undertake new projects or engage in bold, innovative ventures.

Examples

The enterprising young student started her own business while still in high school.

It took an enterprising journalist to uncover the truth behind the city's corruption scandal.

The company is looking for enterprising individuals who are not afraid to take risks and innovate.

Synonyms

ambitious resourceful adventurous initiative bold driven industrious

Antonyms

unambitious passive lethargic indolent timid unenterprising lazy