Adventurism

Pronunciation: /ədˈvɛn.tʃəˌrɪz.əm/

Definitions of adventurism

noun the practice of seeking out risky or exciting experiences

Example Sentences

A1 I don't like adventurism, I prefer to stay safe and comfortable.

A2 Her sense of adventurism led her to try bungee jumping for the first time.

B1 Some people are drawn to adventurism as a way to escape their daily routine.

B2 The explorer's spirit of adventurism drove him to climb the highest peaks in the world.

C1 His reckless adventurism often put him in dangerous situations that could have been avoided.

C2 The film portrayed the protagonist's sense of adventurism as both thrilling and foolhardy.

Examples of adventurism in a Sentence

formal The company's adventurism in expanding into new markets paid off with increased profits.

informal His adventurism in trying new foods led to some interesting culinary experiences.

slang She's known for her adventurism when it comes to trying extreme sports.

figurative His political adventurism often lands him in hot water with his colleagues.

Grammatical Forms of adventurism

• plural: adventurisms
• comparative: more adventurous
• superlative: most adventurous
• present tense: adventurism
• future tense: will adventurism
• perfect tense: has adventurism
• continuous tense: is adventurism
• singular: adventurism
• positive degree: adventurism
• infinitive: to adventurism
• gerund: adventurism
• participle: adventurism

Origin and Evolution of adventurism

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'adventurism' originated from the Latin word 'adventurus' which means 'about to happen' or 'future'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the behavior of taking risks or seeking adventure, 'adventurism' has evolved to also refer to reckless or irresponsible actions in politics or foreign policy.