ven·ture·some

(vĕn′chər-səm)

adj.

1. Disposed to venture or to take risks; daring. See Synonyms at adventurous.

2. Involving risk or danger; hazardous: a venturesome expedition up Mount Everest.

ven′ture·some·ly adv.

ven′ture·some·ness n.

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venturesomeness

(ˈvɛntʃəsəmnəs) or

venturousness

the quality or state of being venturesome

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Noun

venturesomeness - the trait of being adventurous

adventurousness

boldness, hardihood, hardiness, daring - the trait of being willing to undertake things that involve risk or danger; "the proposal required great boldness"; "the plan required great hardiness of heart"

venturesomeness

noun

Willingness to take risks:

adventuresomeness, adventurousness, audaciousness, audacity, boldness, daredevilry, daredeviltry, daring, daringness, venturousness.

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