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risky Definition and Meaning in English (risky definition)

adjective
Synonyms:dangeroushazardousperilous
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Risky definition: Something that is risky involves a high possibility of danger, failure, or loss.

Definitions of Risky

  1. 1adjective

    Something that is risky involves a high possibility of danger, failure, or loss.

Example Sentences

business

“Investing in the stock market can be a risky venture.”

casual

“It was a risky decision to travel alone at night.”

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Inflected Word Forms

nounrisk
nounriskiness
adverbriskily

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

risky businesscollocation

An activity or venture that involves a high degree of risk.

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Risky definition: Something that is risky involves a high possibility of danger, failure, or loss.
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