English Explanatory Dictionary

risk-averse

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Unwilling to take risks.
  2. Reluctant to accept a bargain with an uncertain payoff rather than another bargain with a more certain, but possibly lower, expected payoff.

Word forms

risk-averse more risk-averse most risk-averse

Synonyms

conservative reluctant cautious

Antonyms

bold daring courageous hearty
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