venturesome, adventurous

The First Lady Tells a Story With Fashion

By CATHY HORYN

Michelle Obama’s clothes tell us that she has an adventurous spirit, as well as a sense of humor.

A provocative new book, The Venturesome Economy, argues that the world isn't flat at all, says HBS professor Jim Heskett. Innovation—and an economic edge—needs high-level ideas, which can be developed anywhere. But what matters equally is where ideas and know-how are applied.


venturesome
adj.

1. Disposed to venture or to take risks; daring. See synonyms at adventurous.
2. Involving risk or danger; hazardous.

venturesomely ven'ture·some·ly adv.
venturesomeness ven'ture·some·ness n.