noun as in strong fondness

Strongest matches

Risk-averse, Slow, Conservative

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Example Sentences

Example:John is very risk-averse and tends to avoid taking any new projects, making him quite the opposite of a livewire.

Definition:Tending to avoid risks or challenges, especially those involved in new or different activities.

From Risk-averse

Example:Her methodical approach to work is quite the opposite of that of a livewire, uninterested in quick, innovative solutions.

Definition:Moving or acting with comparative lack of speed; tardy.

From Slow

Example:We need to be more conservative in choosing new employees, we don’t want any livewires in this department.

Definition:Tending to value traditions and conventions and to oppose change.

From Conservative