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risky
adjective \ˈris-kē\
: involving the possibility of something bad or unpleasant happening : involving risk
risk·i·errisk·i·est
Full Definition of RISKY
: attended with risk or danger : hazardous
— risk·i·ness noun
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First Known Use of RISKY
1827
Related to RISKY
- Synonyms
- grave, grievous, hazardous, jeopardizing, menacing, parlous, perilous, dangerous, serious, threatening, unhealthy, unsafe, venturesome
- Antonyms
- harmless, innocent, innocuous, nonhazardous, nonthreatening, safe, unthreatening
Synonym Discussion of RISKY
dangerous, hazardous, precarious, perilous, risky mean bringing or involving the chance of loss or injury. dangerous applies to something that may cause harm or loss unless dealt with carefully <soldiers on a dangerous mission>. hazardous implies great and continuous risk of harm or failure <claims that smoking is hazardous to your health>. precarious suggests both insecurity and uncertainty <earned a precarious living by gambling>. perilous strongly implies the immediacy of danger <perilous mountain roads>. risky often applies to a known and accepted danger <shied away from risky investments>.
RISKY Defined for Kids
risky
adjective \ˈris-kē\
risk·i·errisk·i·est
Definition of RISKY for Kids
: dangerous 1
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