noun
- people who seek out exciting, risky, or unusual experiences and activities
- people who pursue reckless or irresponsible policies, especially in politics or business
Usage: often disapproving
Examples
- The adventurists in our group wanted to try bungee jumping.
- Mountain climbing attracts many adventurists seeking new challenges.
- Political adventurists often ignore long-term consequences.
- The company’s adventurists pushed for risky investments.
- Young adventurists flocked to the extreme sports festival.
- Critics called them financial adventurists for their bold strategies.