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risk-taking

American  
[risk-tayk-ing] / ˈrɪskˌteɪk ɪŋ /

noun

  1. the act or practice of engaging in actions that involve risk.


adjective

  1. characterized by taking risks.

Other Word Forms

  • non-risk-taking adjective
  • risk-taker noun

Example Sentences

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They have risen 16% this year through Tuesday, though that has occurred amid geopolitical conflicts that have depressed risk-taking across asset classes worldwide.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

Because your brother’s care is your primary long-term goal, your investments correctly reflect stability, protection against inflation and, as you age, more moderate growth rather than aggressive risk-taking.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 10, 2026

New stuff is unimaginable, except by its risk-taking creators.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 22, 2026

The trial sparked interest and debate, not just in Austria but in mountain climbing communities far beyond its borders, raising questions about when personal judgement and risk-taking become a matter of criminal liability.

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026

But, as Forbes magazine has stated, “America’s culture, which fosters entrepreneurship and risk-taking, is the key ingredient that allows it to be one of the most innovative nations on earth.”

From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler