Unadventurous

B2 8+

Pronunciation: /ˌʌn.ædˈvɛn.tʃər.əs/

Definitions of unadventurous

adjective describing someone or something as lacking in adventure or excitement

Example Sentences

A1 She prefers unadventurous activities like reading and watching movies.

A2 The town is known for its unadventurous cuisine, with traditional dishes served in most restaurants.

B1 Despite his desire for adventure, he found himself stuck in an unadventurous job that offered stability.

B2 The travel agency specializes in organizing unadventurous tours for those who prefer a more relaxed vacation.

C1 The author's writing style is often criticized for being unadventurous and lacking in creativity.

C2 The film director's latest work was deemed unadventurous by critics, who expected more innovation from such a seasoned artist.

Examples of unadventurous in a Sentence

formal The unadventurous traveler preferred to stick to familiar destinations.

informal She's so unadventurous, she never wants to try anything new.

slang My friend is super unadventurous - he won't even go to a new restaurant.

figurative His unadventurous nature kept him from exploring new opportunities in life.

Grammatical Forms of unadventurous

past tense

was unadventurous

plural

unadventurous

comparative

more unadventurous

superlative

most unadventurous

present tense

is unadventurous

future tense

will be unadventurous

perfect tense

has been unadventurous

continuous tense

is being unadventurous

singular

unadventurous

positive degree

unadventurous

infinitive

to be unadventurous

gerund

being unadventurous

participle

unadventurous

Origin and Evolution of unadventurous

First Known Use: 1839 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'unadventurous' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'adventurous' meaning 'willing to take risks or try out new methods or ideas'.
Evolution of the word: The word 'unadventurous' has maintained its original meaning of lacking in adventurous spirit or willingness to take risks. However, its usage has expanded to describe individuals, activities, or experiences that are predictable, safe, or lacking excitement.