adventurist
- adjective
- /ædˈvɛnʧərɪst/
- Literature
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temerario
- See review of "All Power to the Councils" below, or an adventurist, mostly anarchist approach of immediate action, as capitalism is so rotten that an active push can bring it down.
Examples
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Consequently, militaries tend to oppose adventurist foreign policies.
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The government's adventurist policies led to unforeseen consequences in international relations.
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Many critics argue that his adventurist strategy could destabilize the region further.
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Investors often view adventurist approaches as too risky for long-term growth.
Synonyms
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3.6
Acting without care about danger or the results
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3.6
Willing to try new and sometimes risky things
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7.6
To take bold risks and do daring things
Very bold in a way that ignores danger
Taking bold risks in politics or government policy
Antonyms
How Risky
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Adventurist comes from the common word adventure, which once meant 'chance' or 'danger'. So an adventurist used as an adjective is someone who behaves as if chasing risk, making bold or reckless moves in politics, war, or business.