attemptive

English

Etymology

From attempt +‎ -ive.

Adjective

attemptive (comparative more attemptive, superlative most attemptive)

1. (obsolete) Disposed to attempt; adventurous.
   • a. 1619, Samuel Daniel, An Apology for Rime:

     the gallant Proffers only of attemptive Spirits

References

“attemptive”, in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: G. & C. Merriam, 1913, →OCLC.