unadventurous
|un-ad-ven-tur-ous|
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/ˌʌnədˈvɛntʃərəs/
(adventurous)
willing to take risks
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unadventurous' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'adventurous', which comes from the Latin 'adventurus', meaning 'about to happen'.
Historical Evolution
'adventurous' changed from the Old French word 'aventureux' and eventually became the modern English word 'adventurous'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'adventurous' meant 'about to happen', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'willing to take risks'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
lacking in boldness or a willingness to take risks.
He was too unadventurous to try the new cuisine.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45