Lexic.us

Definition of Nonenterprising

1. Adjective. Lacking in enterprise; not bold or venturesome.

Lexicographical Neighbors of Nonenterprising

Literary usage of Nonenterprising

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Mounted Rifleman: A Method of Garrison Training and Field Instruction of by James Parker (1916)
"... reconnaissance and patrolling; practice of combined frontal and flank attacks against a nonenterprising enemy; the practice of simulated retreats, ..."

2. Chigaku zasshi by Chigakukai (Japan), Tōkyō Chigaku Kyōkai (1879)
"... have created a subservient and nonenterprising character of the Lapps, which up to our days has been dis tinguished by a low education degree. ..."

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