risk-taking

noun

: the act or fact of doing something that involves danger or risk in order to achieve a goal

Starting a business always involves some risk-taking.

Examples of risk-taking in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Experimental practice is stifled by fear of risk-taking, which suffocates artistic exploration and silences unique voices. —Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2025

This lack of structure can lead to several negative consequences, including non-alignment and inconsistent investment strategies, conflicts of interest, increased risk-taking, or even investment decisions that erode the family's wealth over time. —Paul Westall, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025

However, there are benefits to adolescents’ having a higher tolerance to risks and risk-taking. —Jonathan B. Santo, The Conversation, 12 May 2025

America encourages innovation and risk-taking to start businesses. —Willie Wilson, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2025

Rhymes for risk-taking

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