adventurism

[ ad-ven-chuh-riz-uhm ]

noun

1. defiance or disregard of accepted standards of behavior.
2. rash or irresponsible policies, methods, or actions, especially in political or international affairs.

adventurism

/ ədˈvɛntʃəˌrɪzəm /

noun

1. recklessness, esp in politics and finance

Derived Forms

• adˈventurist, noun

Other Words From

• ad·ventur·ist noun
• ad·ventur·istic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of adventurism¹

1835–45; adventure + -ism, as translation of Russian avantyurízm

Example Sentences

That resistance to foreign adventurism helped propel him to the presidency and keep him there.

From The Daily Beast

And his adventurism may already have cost the Russian economy about $40 billion.

From The Daily Beast

Seeking to consolidate and expand their authority, these statelets may face incentives for adventurism.

From The Daily Beast