I think they meant risk-adverse, like able to tolerate risks well. | Hacker News

Hacker Newsnew | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submit

		PascLeRasc on June 9, 2020 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Ask HN: Moving from a startup to a big co, what sh... I think they meant risk-adverse, like able to tolerate risks well.

destroversal on June 9, 2020 [–]

Both adverse and averse mean pretty much the same thing (thanks English language), but otherwise you are completely correct.

https://www.merriam-webster.com/words-at-play/adverse-or-ave...

PascLeRasc on June 9, 2020 | [–]

I guess I was thinking of “well-versed”, thanks.

Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact