risker

/ˈrɪskər/

Definitions

1. noun

a person who takes or is responsible for risks, especially financial ones

“The company’s risker made a calculated decision to invest in the new project.”

2. verb

to take or assume a risk, especially a financial one

“The entrepreneur risked a significant amount of money to launch her startup.”

Synonyms

  • speculator
  • venture capitalist

Antonyms

  • cautious
  • conservative