risk-taker

noun

: a person who is willing to do things that involve danger or risk in order to achieve a goal
I'm not much of a risk-taker.

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The vintage style of bangs are made for a stylish risk-taker. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 7 Apr. 2026 Craig is the emotional anchor — a man who evolves from fearless risk-taker to a loving father, ultimately choosing to step away from war. Matt Grobar, Deadline, 3 Mar. 2026 Newsom is more of a policy wonk, a greater risk-taker and is more willing to venture into challenging and even hostile settings. Mark Z. Barabak, Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2026 In a social situation where a single behavior can lead to accolades (if successful) or public ridicule (if failed), pushing risks past all reason may be understandable, particularly for individuals who have already built their identity and reputation around being an elite risk-taker. Christopher Ferguson, Big Think, 29 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for risk-taker

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“Risk-taker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/risk-taker. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.

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