nonenterprising
- adjective
- /ˌnɒnˈɛntərpraɪzɪŋ/
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poco emprendedor
- The team remained nonenterprising, preferring to stick to familiar routines rather than try innovative approaches.
Examples
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Her nonenterprising attitude keeps her from seizing new opportunities at work.
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He was criticized for being nonenterprising when it came to making business decisions.
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His nonenterprising attitude kept him from pursuing new opportunities.
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Don't be so nonenterprising! Take a chance!
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Her nonenterprising approach to her career prevents her from advancing professionally.
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The project failed because of the team's nonenterprising mindset, which avoided any risky strategies.
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His nonenterprising nature often made him hesitant to explore new ideas or innovations.
Synonyms
5
8.6
Showing little energy or interest and doing things slowly and carelessly
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4.1
Not wanting to try hard to reach higher goals
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5.3
Not willing to try new or risky things
Not willing to try new things or take risks
Not willing to try new ideas, places, or experiences
Not willing to try new things or look for new information
Antonyms
How Enterprising
Surface Forms
Morphology
nonenterprising = enterprising (transparent) = non + enterprise + ing
Formed by the productive negative prefix 'non-' attached to 'enterprising', so meaning is directly 'not enterprising'.
Etymology
Nonenterprising starts with non- ('not') and ends with enterprising, from enterprise meaning a bold 'project' or 'business' someone 'takes on'. So, nonenterprising describes a person or group who is 'not' willing to take risks or try new ideas.