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 — 形容詞
- unenterprisingpositive
- more unenterprisingcomparative
- most unenterprisingsuperlative
1. describes a person, business, or plan that avoids new ideas and is unwilling to
不進取的
缺乏新點子與主動作為
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.
那家店很不進取，好幾年都擺著同一套積了灰的陳列。
be + unenterprising
Layla's boss was unenterprising, so the cafe never tried online orders.
Layla 的老闆很不進取，所以那家咖啡館一直沒有提供線上點餐。
used for a person avoiding new ideas
An unenterprising council left the empty market hall unused all winter.
那個不進取的市議會讓空蕩蕩的市場大廳整個冬天都閒置著。
The team looked unenterprising and waited for rivals to make mistakes.
那支隊伍顯得很不進取，只會等對手自己犯錯。
Ezra called the plan unenterprising because it copied last year's event.
Ezra 說這個計畫很不進取，因為它只是照抄去年的活動。
- 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.