risk-avoiders

[/rɪsk əˈvɔɪdərz/]
nounpl: risk-avoiders
pessoas avessas ao risco
1. individuals who prefer to avoid or minimize exposure to uncertainty, danger, or potential loss in decision-making and behavior
Risk-avoiders typically choose stable investments over volatile stocks.
Pessoas avessas ao risco normalmente escolhem investimentos estáveis em vez de ações voláteis.
2. people with a personality trait characterized by preference for safety and predictability over potential gains
Many risk-avoiders declined to participate in the startup venture.
Muitos avessos ao risco recusaram participar do empreendimento de startup.
In both American and Brazilian business cultures, risk-avoiders are often contrasted with entrepreneurs and innovators. In Brazil's developing economy, risk-avoiders may be viewed as lacking entrepreneurial spirit, while in the USA, they're often seen as prudent investors. The term is frequently used in financial services, psychology, and organizational behavior studies.
NYC Slang
play-it-safe types
Synonyms / Sinônimos
conservative investorscautious individualsrisk-averse peoplesafety-conscious people
Antonyms / Antônimos
risk-takersthrill-seekersadventurous individualsdaredevils

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
pessoas avessas ao risco
Standard term used in business and psychology contexts
Rio de Janeiro
pessoas que fogem do risco
More colloquial variation
São Paulo
avessos ao risco
Commonly used in financial and corporate environments
Portugal
pessoas avessas ao risco
Same as Brazilian Portuguese, formal business usage

Related Words

risk aversionconservativecautiousprudentuncertainty avoidance

Related Idioms & Phrases

better safe than sorry
don't rock the boat
play it safe
take no chances
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