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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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.
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Christopher Ferguson, Big Think, 29 Jan. 2026
Proving herself ever the risk-taker, Diana brought bright and bold color to the 1985 London Fashion Week reception held at Lancaster House in March of that year.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 27 Jan. 2026
Wintour, a risk-taker who took over the title in 1988, saw the mass appeal in a broader approach.
—Leanne Italie, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
An optimistic risk-taker and marketplace disruptor, Joe sees and creates opportunities that make a significant impact on their respective industries.
—Joe Hudicka, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
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Christopher Ferguson, Big Think, 29 Jan. 2026
Proving herself ever the risk-taker, Diana brought bright and bold color to the 1985 London Fashion Week reception held at Lancaster House in March of that year.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 27 Jan. 2026
Wintour, a risk-taker who took over the title in 1988, saw the mass appeal in a broader approach.
—Leanne Italie, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
An optimistic risk-taker and marketplace disruptor, Joe sees and creates opportunities that make a significant impact on their respective industries.
—Joe Hudicka, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
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 15 Feb. 2026.
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