adventurism
Translation
adventurism
Examples
His foreign policy was criticized as reckless adventurism.
His foreign policy was criticised as reckless adventurism.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) a tendency to take risks, especially in politics or business His policy was criticized as adventurism.
Similar Words
Synonyms: recklessness, risk-taking; Antonyms: caution, prudence
Etymology
From 'adventure' plus the suffix '-ism', which denotes a practice, system, or philosophy.
Memory Tips
Think of '-ism' as an ideology. Adventurism is the ideology of taking risky 'adventures', often with negative connotations in politics or finance.