risk-seeking
|risk/seek/ing|
/rɪsk ˈsiːkɪŋ/
pursuing risk
Etymology
'risk-seeking' originates from the combination of 'risk' and 'seek,' where 'risk' refers to the possibility of loss or danger, and 'seek' means to pursue or search for.
'Risk-seeking' evolved from the individual words 'risk' and 'seek,' which have been used in English since the late Middle Ages.
Initially, 'risk-seeking' meant actively pursuing situations with potential danger, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having a tendency to engage in behaviors that involve risk or uncertainty, often in pursuit of potential rewards.
The risk-seeking investor was willing to put money into volatile stocks.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45