Chancy: meaning, definitions and examples

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chancy

[ ˈtʃɑːnsi ]

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in decision making

Dependent on chance; uncertain or risky.

Synonyms

risky, uncertain, unpredictable

Examples of usage

It was a chancy decision to invest all his savings in the stock market.
The outcome of the game was chancy, as both teams were evenly matched.

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in behavior

Showing a lack of care or thought; haphazard or reckless.

Synonyms

careless, haphazard, reckless

Examples of usage

His chancy behavior at work often led to mistakes and misunderstandings.
She had a chancy attitude towards her responsibilities, which caused problems in the team.

Translations

Translations of the word "chancy" in other languages:

🇵🇹 arriscado

🇮🇳 जोखिम भरा

🇩🇪 riskant

🇮🇩 berisiko

🇺🇦 ризикований

🇵🇱 ryzykowny

🇯🇵 リスクがある

🇫🇷 risqué

🇪🇸 arriesgado

🇹🇷 riskli

🇰🇷 위험한

🇸🇦 مخاطرة

🇨🇿 riskantní

🇸🇰 riskantný

🇨🇳 有风险的

🇸🇮 tvegan

🇮🇸 áhættusamt

🇰🇿 тәуекелді

🇬🇪 რისკიანი

🇦🇿 riskli

🇲🇽 arriesgado

Word origin

The word 'chancy' originated in the late 19th century from the noun 'chance', combined with the suffix '-y' to form an adjective. It has been used to describe situations or behaviors that are dependent on luck or risky in nature.

See also: chance, chancer, chances, chancing.