thrill seeking
Craving dangerous excitement
Thrill seeking is the pursuit of intense, exciting experiences—often involving risk, danger, or adrenaline.
The term describes both the activity and the personality trait behind it: Thrill seeking led him to skydiving; Her thrill-seeking nature worried her parents.
Bungee jumping, extreme sports, and roller coasters attract thrill seekers.
Also spelled thrill-seeking.
- extreme sportsHigh-risk recreational activities
- calculated riskHazard taken deliberately
- bungee jumpingElastic-tethered freefall recreation
- adrenalineEmergency response hormone
- impulsivityActing without considering consequences
living on the edge · danger · death wish · fearlessness · no fear · exhilaration · rock climbing · pushing limits · excitement · skydiving · risk tolerance · high stakes · parkour · curiosity · escapism · self-discovery · bucket list · leap of faith
- reckless behaviorreckless driving, reckless endangerment, reckless abandon, dangerous driving, stunts
- desireswant, wish, desire, wanting, yearning
- risky behaviorreckless driving, drunk driving, speeding, drug abuse, binge drinking
- Youth Riskspeer pressure, bullying, underage drinking, drug use, teen pregnancy
- thrill drivesadrenaline rush, excitement, daring, boldness, adventurousness
- Adventuresadventure, expedition, exploration, exploring, journey
thrill seekingrisk aversion
Preference for certainty
caution · prudence · playing it safe · wariness · carefulness
thrill seekingcontentment
Peaceful satisfaction with circumstances
placidity · quietude · uneventfulness · calmness · tranquility
thrill seekingtimidity
Fearful lack of courage
fearfulness · cowardice · hesitancy · inhibition · restraint