transcription, транскрипция: [ əd-ˈven-ch(ə-)rəs ]
adjective
Date: 14th century
1.
a. : disposed to seek adventure or to cope with the new and unknown
an adventurous explorer
b. : innovative
an adventurous artistic style
2. : characterized by unknown dangers and risks
an adventurous journey
• ad·ven·tur·ous·ly adverb
• ad·ven·tur·ous·ness noun
Synonyms:
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