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/
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
💡 Concept
Climbing that cliff without ropes looks incredibly risky.
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈrɪski/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈrɪski/
🌳Etymology
Rootrisk
Suffix--y
🎵Rhyme
friskywhisky
frisky
whisky
🔗Collocations
risky business
risky investment
risky behavior
risky decision
too risky
extremely risky
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“Eating expired yogurt is risky, but my student loans are riskier.”
😄 Fun example
“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.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
dangeroushazardousperilousunsafeprecarious
Antonyms
safesecurecertain
Related
riskriskilyriskinessventuregamble
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