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risky

 

[ ˈrɪski ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

business

Involving the possibility of loss or harm; characterized by risk or uncertainty.

Synonyms

dangerous, hazardous, perilous, unsafe

Examples of usage

  • Investing in stocks is risky, but it can also lead to high returns.
  • Taking on risky projects can sometimes result in great success.
Context #2 | Adjective

general

Full of the possibility of danger, failure, or loss.

Synonyms

chancy, dicey, precarious

Examples of usage

  • It was a risky decision to travel during a storm.
  • The plan seemed too risky to be worth pursuing.

Translations

Translations of the word "risky" in other languages:

🇵🇹 arriscado

🇮🇳 जोखिम भरा

🇩🇪 riskant

🇮🇩 berisiko

🇺🇦 ризикований

🇵🇱 ryzykowny

🇯🇵 危険な (kiken na)

🇫🇷 risqué

🇪🇸 arriesgado

🇹🇷 riskli

🇰🇷 위험한 (wiheomhan)

🇸🇦 مُخاطِر

🇨🇿 riskantní

🇸🇰 rizikový

🇨🇳 危险的 (wēixiǎn de)

🇸🇮 tvegano

🇮🇸 áhættusamt

🇰🇿 қауіпті

🇬🇪 სარისკო

🇦🇿 riskli

🇲🇽 arriesgado

Etymology

The word 'risky' originated in the late 17th century, derived from the word 'risk', which itself comes from the Italian 'risco' meaning 'danger'. Over time, 'risky' has evolved to encompass the idea of uncertainty and potential harm in various contexts.

See also: risk, risking.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,293, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.