unattemptingadj.
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the world > action or operation > inaction > disinclination to act or listlessness > [adjective] > not making any effort
unattempting1585
attemptless1586
effortless1801
unendeavouring1834
unstriving1868
1585 Reg. Privy Council Scotl. III. 759 That thay contene thameselffis, in peceable and quiet maner at this tyme, unattempting ony..revenge aganis ony Englishman.
2. Unenterprising.
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the world > action or operation > manner of action > care, carefulness, or attention > caution > [adjective] > not adventurous or enterprising
unadventurous1671
unattempting1730
inexperimenting1746
unenterprising1777
unadventuring1824
safe1830
stick-in-the-mud1832
inadventurous1853
inventurous1863
unventurous1865
1730 D. Waterland Scripture Vindicated Pref. 23 Many have been too forward and enterprizing in that way..; and many also have been too cautious and unattempting.
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