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Optimistic vs Risktaker - What's the difference?

optimistic | risktaker |

As an adjective optimistic

is expecting the best in all possible ways.

As a noun risktaker is

a person who takes risk, especially to reap the benefits if the feared event does not happen.

optimistic

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Expecting the best in all possible ways.
    • in an optimistic mood
    optimistic plans
    took an optimistic view

    Antonyms

    * pessimistic

    risktaker

    English

    Alternative forms

    * risk-taker * risk taker

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A person who takes risk, especially to reap the benefits if the feared event does not happen.