risk-taker

noun
UK: /ˈrɪskˌteɪkər/
US: /ˈrɪskˌteɪkər/

  1. Someone who likes to take chances.

    1. He is a risk-taker, investing in new companies.
    2. A true risk-taker, she quit her secure job to travel the world.

  2. A person who is willing to do things that involve danger or risk in order to achieve something.

    1. She is a risk-taker and always tries new things.
    2. Only a real risk-taker would invest so much in the stock market now.

Synonyms

daredevil plunger adventurer
risk-taker adjective

  1. Describing someone willing to take risks; inclined to dangerous or adventurous behavior.

    1. He's a risk-taker and loves extreme sports.
    2. A risk-taker attitude is essential for entrepreneurs in emerging markets.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "risk-taker" in English means: Someone who likes to take chances., A person who is willing to do things that involve danger or risk in order to achieve something..

The phonetic transcription of "risk-taker" is /ˈrɪskˌteɪkər/ in British English and /ˈrɪskˌteɪkər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "risk-taker": daredevil, plunger, adventurer.

Example usage of "risk-taker": "He is a risk-taker, investing in new companies.". More examples on the page.