[ad.ven.tur.ous] adj (14c) 1 a: disposed to seek adventure or to cope with the new and unknown "an ~ explorer" b: innovative "an ~ artistic style"
2: characterized by unknown dangers and risks "an ~ journey" -- ad.ven.tur.ous.ly adv -- ad.ven.tur.ous.ness n syn adventurous, venturesome, daring, daredevil, rash, reckless, foolhardy mean exposing oneself to danger more than required by good sense. adventurous implies a willingness to accept risks but not necessarily imprudence "adventurous pioneers". venturesome implies a jaunty eagerness for perilous undertakings "venturesome stunt pilots". daring heightens the implication of fearlessness in courting danger "daring mountain climbers". daredevil stresses ostentation in daring "daredevil motorcyclists". rash suggests imprudence and lack of forethought "a rash decision". reckless implies heedlessness of probable consequences "a reckless driver". foolhardy suggests a recklessness that is inconsistent with good sense "only a foolhardy sailor would venture into this storm".