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unadventurous

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ad⋅ven⋅tur⋅ous

  [ad-ven-cher-uhs]
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–adjective
1. inclined or willing to engage in adventures; enjoying adventures.
2. full of risk; requiring courage; hazardous: an adventurous undertaking.
Origin:
1300–50; ME < MF

Related forms:
ad⋅ven⋅tur⋅ous⋅ly, adverb
ad⋅ven⋅tur⋅ous⋅ness, noun

Synonyms:
1. bold, daring, venturous, venturesome.
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un·ad·ven·tur·ous   (ŭn'ād-věn'chər-əs)   
adj.  Not inclined to undertake new, risky enterprises.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
Copyright © 2009 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.
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