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    risky
    /ˈrɪski/

    adjective

    • 1. full of the possibility of danger, failure, or loss: "it was much too risky to try to disarm him"
    • 2. risqué: "their risky patter made the guests laugh"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishRISKY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    involving the possibility of something bad happening: It's risky to buy a car without some good advice. We shouldn't go there. It's too risky. Teenagers often engage in risky behaviour. risky investments. Synonyms. hazardous. high-risk. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. able to harm you.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › riskyRisky Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Learn the meaning of risky, an adjective that describes something that brings or involves the chance of loss or injury. See synonyms, antonyms, examples, word history, and related phrases of risky.

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  5. www.dictionary.com › browse › riskyRISKY Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Risky describes something that involves risk or hazards, as in Walking a tightrope without a net below is risky. Risky is almost always used to describe an action taken that could lead to negative consequences, such as when you decide not to study for your final exams.

  6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishrisky adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    Definition of risky adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  7. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryRISKY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    Risky means involving the possibility of something bad happening or failing. Learn more about the word, its synonyms, and how to use it in different contexts with Cambridge Dictionary.

  8. www.thefreedictionary.com › riskyRisky - definition of risky by The Free Dictionary

    Risky means involving danger, hazard, or uncertainty. Find out the origin, usage, and translations of the word risky in different languages and contexts.

  9. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › riskyRisky - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    Definitions of risky. adjective. involving risk or danger. “extremely risky going out in the tide and fog” synonyms: hazardous, wild. dangerous, unsafe. involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm. adjective. not financially safe or secure. “anything that promises to pay too much can't help being risky ”