adventurous

/əd-ˈven-ch(ə-)rəs/

alteration (with -d- restored from Latin) of Middle English aventurous "occurring by chance, daring, seeking new exploits," borrowed from Anglo-French, from aventure + -ous -ous

adjective

  1. disposed to seek adventure or to cope with the new and unknown

  2. innovative

  3. characterized by unknown dangers and risks

an adventurous explorer

an adventurous artistic style

adventurous venturesome daring daredevil rash reckless foolhardy mean exposing oneself to danger more than required by good sense. adventurous implies a willingness to accept risks but not necessarily imprudence. venturesome implies a jaunty eagerness for perilous undertakings.