Wantrepreneur

//ˌwɒn.tɹə.pɹəˈnɜː// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A person who aspires to be an entrepreneur, especially one who never realizes this ambition.

    "That's the reality, and if you can't get past the fear of scrutiny, you become a "wantrepreneur," someone who talks about starting a business but never gets around to it."

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"That's the reality, and if you can't get past the fear of scrutiny, you become a "wantrepreneur," someone who talks about starting a business but never gets around to it."

Etymology

Blend of want + entrepreneur.

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