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riskier

 

[ ˈrɪskiər ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

degree of risk

Riskier is a comparative form of the adjective 'risky', which refers to having a greater potential for harm or loss. It describes a situation, choice, or action that involves more danger compared to others. This term is often used in contexts such as finance, health, and decision-making. When something is riskier, it implies that the chances of an adverse outcome are elevated, requiring careful consideration before proceeding.

Synonyms

more dangerous, more hazardous, more perilous

Examples of usage

  • Investing in start-ups is often riskier than investing in established companies.
  • Going bungee jumping is riskier than going on a gentle hike.
  • Taking a shortcut can be riskier than sticking to the main road.

Translations

Translations of the word "riskier" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais arriscado

🇮🇳 ज़्यादा जोखिम भरा

🇩🇪 riskanter

🇮🇩 lebih berisiko

🇺🇦 більш ризикований

🇵🇱 bardziej ryzykowny

🇯🇵 よりリスキーな

🇫🇷 plus risqué

🇪🇸 más arriesgado

🇹🇷 daha riskli

🇰🇷 더 위험한

🇸🇦 أكثر خطورة

🇨🇿 více riskantní

🇸🇰 viac riskantný

🇨🇳 更具风险的

🇸🇮 bolj tvegano

🇮🇸 áhættu meiri

🇰🇿 жеткілікті қауіпті

🇬🇪 მეტი რისკიანი

🇦🇿 daha riskli

🇲🇽 más arriesgado

Etymology

The word 'risk' originates from the Italian word 'risico', which itself is derived from the Arabic 'risq' meaning 'wealth' or 'source of income'. The term made its way into Middle French as 'risque' during the late 15th century. By the late 16th century, the word began to take on meanings related to danger and the possibility of loss or injury. The comparative form 'riskier' developed as the concept of risk expanded beyond financial matters into everyday life, encompassing various scenarios that involve uncertainty. As societies evolved and industrialized, the language surrounding risk adapted to include new contexts such as insurance, finance, and personal safety, leading to the robust use of the term in modern parlance.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,813, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.