initiative
initiative
nounDefinition of INITIATIVE
readiness to engage in daring or difficult activity <the sentry showed remarkable initiative and uncommon bravery in foiling the terrorist attack>
Related Words grit, gumption, pluck, snap, spirit, spunk, starch; ambitiousness, killer instinct, overambitiousness; assertiveness, self-reliance; energy, hardihood, pep, vigor, vitality
Near Antonyms inactivity, inertia, passivity; diffidence, faintheartedness, timidity; hesitation, reluctance; indolence, laziness, lethargy
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