— venturesomely , adv. — venturesomeness , n.
/ven"cheuhr seuhm/ , adj.
1. having or showing a disposition to undertake risky or dangerous activities; daring: a venturesome investor; a venturesome explorer.
2. attended with risk; hazardous: Auto racing is a venturesome sport.
[ 1655-65; VENTURE + -SOME 1 ]
Syn. 1. enterprising; rash. 2. risky, perilous, unsafe.
Ant. 1. cautious.