⚠️risky

adjective
/ˈrɪski/

Meaning

Involving the possibility of danger, harm, or loss

Example Sentences

Investing in that startup is risky but could bring high rewards.

Example Expressions

take a risky move

Synonyms

dangerous, hazardous, uncertain, precarious, unsafe

Antonyms

safe, secure, certain

Collocations

risky business, risky decision, risky move, risky investment

More Example Sentences

We chose not to take that risky route again.

I voted against the idea because it was risky.

They risk losing money for a risky investment.

They find it risky to invest without research.

They are smart enough to avoid risky shortcuts.

They discouraged me from taking the risky route.

He was smart enough not to take that risky deal.

He relies on guessing completely, and that’s risky.

We persuaded our friend not to take that risky route.

They are slow to decide whenever the choices are risky.

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