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
Climbing that cliff without ropes looks incredibly risky.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word originated in the 17th century when the adjective-forming suffix '-y' was added to 'risk'. Risk itself derives from Italian 'risco', a maritime term originally referring to the hazard of navigating around reefs and cliffs at sea.
Breakdown
risk (danger, hazard) + -y (adjective-forming suffix), literally meaning 'characterized by risk' or 'full of risk'.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“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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