gumptious

9.9

Full of energy and good ideas that help start and run projects

adjective
/ˈɡʌmpʃəs/

: emprendedor

The new manager was exceptionally gumptious, quickly turning the failing business around.

Examples

Despite limited resources, the gumptious team launched their project ahead of schedule.
Her gumptious attitude made her a standout in the competitive marketing department.
She is a gumptious entrepreneur who starts new projects every year.
His gumptious nature makes him a great leader.
The gumptious young woman organized a fundraising event that exceeded expectations.
With her gumptious spirit, she established a successful startup from scratch.
He is known for his gumptious approach to business, always seeking new opportunities.

Synonyms

industrious

vsgumptious

17 3.3

Working hard and carefully to complete tasks

is more about energetic initiative and resourceful promotion than steady effort

Antonyms

lazy

355 1.0

Not willing to work or make an effort

unambitious

3 4.1

Not wanting to try hard to reach higher goals

Compounds

gumptious attitude

8.6

A bold, energetic way people face challenges

gumptious kid

Informal

8.5

A child who is energetic and finds ways to solve problems

How Enterprising

enterprising

18 4.7

ambitious

128 3.7

gumptious

9.9

cautious

210 2.9

timid

1 3.5

Surface Forms

gumptious positive

Morphology

gumptious = gumption (transparent) = gumption + ous

Formed by adding the adjective-forming suffix '-ous' to 'gumption', meaning 'having gumption' which is directly predictable.

Etymology

Gumptious comes from the older word gumption, which began as an old Scots word meaning 'common sense' or 'initiative'. So, to call someone gumptious is to say they have the energy and 'get things done' spirit.