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gumptious

/ˈɡʌmp.ʃəs/

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adjective

/ˈɡʌmp.ʃəs/C2formalbritishobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее прилагательное, означающее обладающий инициативой, находчивостью или здравым смыслом; в современном английском используется редко.

An old-fashioned adjective meaning having initiative, resourcefulness, or common sense; now rarely used in modern English.

  1. Enterprising and resourcefulC2informalbritish

    Having initiative, drive, and the ability to get things done; showing practical cleverness and determination.

    ruПредприимчивый и находчивый

    • The gumptious young entrepreneur launched her startup with minimal capital.
    • He's a gumptious fellow who always finds a way to solve problems.
    • Her gumptious attitude impressed the investors at the meeting.

    Synonymsambitiousenergeticenterprisingindustriousproactiveresourcefulspirited

    Antonymsapatheticidleinactiveindifferentindolentineffectualinefficientlazylistlesspassiveshiftlessslothfulsluggishunenterprisingunmotivated