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risk-averse move

[/rɪsk əˈvɜrs muːv/]
nounpl: risk-averse moves
movimento avesso ao risco
1. A conservative decision or action taken to minimize potential losses or avoid uncertainty, prioritizing safety over potential gains
Keeping money in a savings account instead of investing in stocks is a risk-averse move.
Manter dinheiro em uma conta poupança em vez de investir em ações é um movimento avesso ao risco.
2. A cautious strategic choice in business or personal contexts that favors predictable outcomes
The company's risk-averse move to delay the product launch disappointed investors.
O movimento avesso ao risco da empresa de atrasar o lançamento do produto decepcionou os investidores.
NYC Slang
playing it safe
Synonyms
conservative movecautious decisionsafe choiceprudent action
Antonyms
risk-taking movebold decisionaggressive movedaring action

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
movimento avesso ao risco
Standard formal usage in business and finance contexts
São Paulo
jogada conservadora
More colloquial business term, commonly used in corporate settings
Portugal
movimento cauteloso
Standard formal usage, emphasizing caution and prudence

Related Idioms & Phrases

better safe than sorry
don't put all your eggs in one basket
slow and steady wins the race
take the safe route
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