risk aversion

noun

a strong disinclination to take risks

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In this case, a new and uncharacteristic American risk-aversion has been crippling.
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risk aversion

Examples from the Web for risk aversion

Contemporary Examples

In this case, a new and uncharacteristic American risk-aversion has been crippling.