Unenterprising

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈɛntərpraɪzɪŋ/

Definitions of unenterprising

adjective showing a lack of initiative or willingness to undertake new projects

Example Sentences

A1 She was unenterprising and never took risks in her business.

A2 The unenterprising student always waited for others to take the lead.

B1 The company's unenterprising approach to marketing led to a decline in sales.

B2 His unenterprising attitude held him back from advancing in his career.

C1 The unenterprising management team failed to capitalize on new opportunities.

C2 The unenterprising nature of the company's leadership was evident in their lack of innovation.

Examples of unenterprising in a Sentence

formal The company's unenterprising approach to new markets has hindered its growth potential.

informal She's so unenterprising, always sticking to the same routine.

slang He's just too unenterprising to take any risks.

figurative The unenterprising soil yielded very little crops this season.

Grammatical Forms of unenterprising

• past tense: unenterprised
• plural: unenterprising
• comparative: more unenterprising
• superlative: most unenterprising
• present tense: unenterprises
• future tense: will unenterprise
• perfect tense: has unenterprised
• continuous tense: is unenterprising
• singular: unenterprising
• positive degree: unenterprising
• infinitive: to unenterprise
• gerund: unenterprising
• participle: unenterprised

Origin and Evolution of unenterprising

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'unenterprising' originates from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'enterprising' which comes from the Old French word 'entrepris', meaning 'undertaking'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone lacking in initiative or willingness to undertake new projects, the word 'unenterprising' has evolved to also imply a lack of ambition or creativity in pursuing opportunities.