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NONENTERPRISING
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Dictionary entry overview: What does nonenterprising mean?
• NONENTERPRISING (adjective)
The adjective NONENTERPRISING has 1 sense:
1. lacking in enterprise; not bold or venturesome
Familiarity information: NONENTERPRISING used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Lacking in enterprise; not bold or venturesome
Synonyms:
nonenterprising; unenterprising
Similar:
slowgoing; unenergetic (not inclined to be enterprising)
Also:
unadventurous (lacking in boldness)
ambitionless; unambitious (having little desire for success or achievement)
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