VENTURESOMENESS

adventurousness, venturesomeness

(noun) the trait of being adventurous

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

venturesomeness (uncountable)

The degree or quality of being venturesome.

Somebody must lead the way. I just showed that the thing could be done; but you men brought up to the use of steam cannot conceive the vast importance of my bit of venturesomeness to the Eastern trade of the time.

Source: Wiktionary



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2 April 2023

FORMALITY

(noun) a manner that strictly observes all forms and ceremonies; “the formality of his voice made the others pay him close attention”


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