risky — involving the possibility of danger, harm, or loss
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: involving the possibility of danger, harm, or loss
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈrɪski/
Korean meaning: 위험한, 모험적인, 위태로운
Korean pronunciation: **리**스키
Example Sentences
- Eating expired yogurt is risky, but my student loans are riskier.
- It's risky to text your ex at 2 AM, but here we are.
- The risky mountain climbing expedition required extensive preparation.
risky
ADJECTIVE//ˈrɪski//
involving the possibility of danger, harm, or loss
involving the possibility of danger, harm, or loss
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Origin
17세기에 'risk'라는 단어에 형용사를 만드는 접미사 '-y'가 붙어서 탄생했습니다. 'risk'는 이탈리아어 'risco'에서 유래되었으며, 원래는 바다에서 암초나 절벽을 피해 항해하는 것과 관련된 용어였습니다.
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“Eating expired yogurt is risky, but my student loans are riskier.”
“It's risky to text your ex at 2 AM, but here we are.”
“The risky mountain climbing expedition required extensive preparation.”
“Starting a business during a recession is undeniably risky.”
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