Risky: meaning, definitions and examples

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risky

[ ˈrɪski ]

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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.

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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

Word origin

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.