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risky

[ris-kee] / ˈrɪs ki /
ADJECTIVE
dangerous
Synonyms
STRONGEST
delicate dicey hazardous perilous precarious sensitive speculative treacherous tricky uncertain unhealthy unsafe unsound
WEAK
chancy endangered fraught with danger going for broke hairy hanging by a thread iffy insecure jeopardous long shot not a prayer off the deep end on slippery ground on thin ice on-the-spot out on a limb playing with fire rocky ticklish touch-and-go touchy venturesome wicked wide-open
Antonyms
STRONGEST
certain definite harmless healthy honest insensitive protected safe secure stable strong sure well
WEAK
assured

Example Sentences

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But when asked if his upcoming Netflix drama “Man on Fire” could represent a risky gamble, the smile transforms into a full-throated laugh.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

Other consumer advice bodies warn self-insuring options can also be risky, as savings may still not cover a big bill.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

Tech is playing a risky game of chicken with talent—because they will find greener grass elsewhere.

From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026

I don’t know where you work, so I can’t assess how risky your company’s stock is.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 20, 2026

Just the same, it was a long, hard journey and could be risky unless she was extremely cautious.

From "Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH" by Robert C. O'Brien