risk aversion

noun

1. a strong disinclination to take risks

Example Sentences

Risk aversion has become an end in itself.

From Los Angeles Times

Each of those decisions had a whiff of long-term risk aversion — a front-office principle of Friedman’s that has drawn criticism from some fans eager to see the team maximize its current championship window.

From Los Angeles Times

“Does what has occurred over the last 10 days strengthen each sides’ risk-readiness or has it made them drop back from the brink and revert into risk aversion?”

From Seattle Times

I think my failing is the result of excessive risk aversion and the fear of doing something stupid.

From Slate

"Fundamental to setting the situation right is developing a culture of safe and regular fire use in California and neighboring states by all landowners and managers, and reducing the officiousness, risk aversion and bureaucracy that hinders access to the tool by the public."

From Science Daily