unenterprising
/ʌnˈen.tə.praɪ.zɪŋ/ (bre, ipa) · /ʌnˈen.t̬ɚ.praɪ.zɪŋ/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌən-ˈen-tər-ˌprī-ziŋ How to pronounce unenterprising (audio) -ˈen-tə-/ (ame, mw)
unenterprising — adjective
- unenterprisingpositive
- more unenterprisingcomparative
- most unenterprisingsuperlative
1. describes a person, business, or plan that avoids new ideas and is unwilling to
describes a person, business, or plan that avoids new ideas and is unwilling to take bold practical steps, especially to improve success or make more money
The shop stayed unenterprising and kept the same dusty display for years.
be + unenterprising
Layla's boss was unenterprising, so the cafe never tried online orders.
used for a person avoiding new ideas
An unenterprising council left the empty market hall unused all winter.
The team looked unenterprising and waited for rivals to make mistakes.
Ezra called the plan unenterprising because it copied last year's event.
- unambitious
focuses more on not wanting higher goals than on avoiding new ideas
- passive
broader and often weaker, describing a general failure to act rather than a lack of initiative
- timid
emphasises fear or nervousness rather than a dull business attitude
- conservative
can be neutral or positive, while unenterprising is clearly critical
- enterprising
direct opposite, emphasising bold ideas and initiative
- dynamic
broader term for energetic and effective action
- innovative
focuses specifically on producing new ideas or methods
文法句型
be + unenterprising
an unenterprising + noun
用法筆記
Often used for businesses, leaders, or plans that keep repeating safe choices instead of trying new ideas. It criticises a lack of initiative more than a lack of ability.