initiative | Definition of initiative

Synonyms and Antonyms of initiative

readiness to engage in daring or difficult activity

the sentry showed remarkable initiative and uncommon bravery in foiling the terrorist attack

Synonyms of initiative

action, aggressiveness, ambition, drive, enterprise, go, hustle

Words Related to initiative

grit, gumption, pluck, snap, spirit, spunk, starch

ambitiousness, killer instinct, overambitiousness

assertiveness, self-reliance

energy, hardihood, pep, vigor, vitality

Near Antonyms of initiative

inactivity, inertia, passivity

diffidence, faintheartedness, timidity

hesitation, reluctance

indolence, laziness, lethargy