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risky

[ris-kee]

adjective

riskier, riskiest 
  1. attended with or involving risk; hazardous.

    a risky undertaking.

    Synonyms: ,


risky

/ ˈɪɪ /

adjective

  1. involving danger; perilous

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Word Forms

  • riskily adverb
  • riskiness noun
  • unrisky adjective
  • ˈ쾱Ա noun
  • ˈ쾱 adverb
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Word History and Origins

Origin of risky1

First recorded in 1820–30; risk + -y 1
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Example Sentences

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But gender role orthodoxy as a solution to economic problems confronts the same shortcoming today it’s always faced: Dependence on the long-term, unwavering benevolence of another person is an abjectly risky financial strategy.

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Notwithstanding your view on the opinions of others, what’s a moment on this album that feels creatively risky?

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And Martin wants them to be unafraid to take the ball in "risky" places because they will "always have solutions and options".

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There is a trio of risky weather conditions in the forecast for the Los Angeles area starting Tuesday — thunderstorms, dry lightning and rip currents.

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While poor nutrition is causing new hazards in pregnancy, childbirth too has become far riskier.

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When To Use

does risky mean?

Risky describes something that involves risk or hazards, as in Walking a tightrope without a net below is risky.Risky is almost always used to describe an action taken that could lead to negative consequences, such as when you decide not to study for your final exams.Example: Working as a firefighter is a risky but worthwhile job.

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