buoyant

/ˈbɔɪənt/ adjective

Definition

› successful and with a lot of activity: buoyant economy/market/industry Carpet sales remained strong as a result of the buoyant housing market.

› increasing or staying at a high level: Strong wage demands and buoyant consumer spending are pushing up inflation. buoyant sales/profits

(Definition of buoyant adjective from the Cambridge Business English Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

to do something without worrying about the risk or negative results

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