Chanciest: meaning, definitions and examples
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chanciest
[ ˈtʃænsiɪst ]
high risk
Chanciest refers to something that involves a significant amount of risk or uncertainty. It is often used to describe situations where the outcome is largely unknown or where there is a high probability of failure. The term is commonly applied in various contexts, such as gambling, investments, or even decision-making processes where the chances of success are low. In casual conversation, calling something 'the chanciest option' implies caution and careful consideration of possible consequences.
Synonyms
hazardous, more uncertain, riskier.
Examples of usage
- Investing in that startup is the chancier option.
- Taking that route during the storm seems like the chancier choice.
- The chancier bets usually yield the highest rewards.
Translations
Translations of the word "chanciest" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mais arriscado
🇮🇳 सबसे ख़तरनाक
🇩🇪 risikoreichster
🇮🇩 paling berisiko
🇺🇦 найризикованіший
🇵🇱 najbardziej ryzykowny
🇯🇵 最も危険な
🇫🇷 le plus risqué
🇪🇸 el más arriesgado
🇹🇷 en riskli
🇰🇷 가장 위험한
🇸🇦 الأكثر خطورة
🇨🇿 nejrizikovější
🇸🇰 najrizikovejší
🇨🇳 最有风险的
🇸🇮 najbolj tvegan
🇮🇸 farlægastur
🇰🇿 ең қауіпті
🇬🇪 ყველაზე რისკიანი
🇦🇿 ən riskli
🇲🇽 el más arriesgado
Etymology
The word 'chancy' originates from the early 19th century, derived from the noun 'chance', which itself comes from the Latin 'cadentia', meaning 'falling'. It reflects the notion of uncertainty and unpredictability, encapsulating the essence of risk. The word gained popularity in American English to describe actions or decisions characterized by a significant likelihood of an unfavorable outcome. The addition of the superlative suffix '-iest' forms 'chanciest', intensifying the meaning to suggest the highest degree of risk among various options. Historically, words associated with gambling and fortune have evolved, influencing the adoption of 'chancy' in everyday language to express caution or trepidation regarding uncertain outcomes.