enterprising

The definition of enterprising is a person who is full of energy and ambition.

(adjective)

An example of enterprising is someone who starts their own business.

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See enterprising in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

showing enterprise; full of energy and initiative; willing to undertake new projects

Origin: < archaic v. enterprise, to undertake < the n.

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See enterprising in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
Showing initiative and willingness to undertake new projects: The enterprising children opened a lemonade stand.

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  • enˈter·prisˌing·ly adverb

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