chancer

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Adjective chance has 1 sense

accidental, casual, chance - occurring or appearing or singled out by chance; "their accidental meeting led to a renewal of their friendship"; "seek help from casual passers-by"; "a casual meeting"; "a chance occurrence"
Antonym: planned (indirect, via unplanned)

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Chancer

Noun

A chancer refers to an individual who takes risks or opportunities in a daring or opportunistic manner, typically without considering the consequences.

Sense 1

Example sentence: John is known to be a chancer, always looking for shortcuts to success without putting in the necessary effort.

Sense 2

Example sentence: The politician's reputation was tarnished when it was revealed that he was a chancer who exploited his position for personal gain.

Adjective

As an adjective, chancer describes someone or something relating to a chance or speculative outcome.

Sense 1

Example sentence: She had a chancer attitude towards life, always ready to embrace uncertainties and grab opportunities.

Sense 2

Example sentence: Their investment in that risky venture was a chancer decision which could bring them substantial profits or significant losses.

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