adventuress

American  

[ad-ven-cher-is] / ædˈvɛn tʃər ɪs /

noun

1. a woman who schemes to win social position, wealth, etc., by unscrupulous or questionable means.

2. a woman who is an adventurer.

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adventuress British  

/ ədˈvɛntʃərɪs /

noun

1. a woman who seeks adventure, esp one who seeks success or money through daring exploits

2. a woman who seeks money or power by unscrupulous means

3. a speculator

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Gender

What's the difference between adventuress and adventurer? See -ess.

Etymology

Origin of adventuress

First recorded in 1745–55; adventur(er) + -ess