risky
Risky (adj) means Likely to cause harm or loss; not safe. Example: “Swimming alone in the sea is risky, especially when the waves are high.”
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Likely to cause harm or loss; not safe.
"Swimming alone in the sea is risky, especially when the waves are high."
"It would be risky to lend him money, as he never pays it back."
"Investing all your savings in one small company is a risky plan."
"Jumping on the train from the bridge to catch the terrorist was a highly risky operation."
"Investing in this start-up company could be risky."
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What is the meaning of risky?
"risky" (adj) means likely to cause harm or loss; not safe.
What is another word for risky?
Other words for "risky" include hazardous, speculative, bad, wild.
What is the opposite of risky?
Opposites of "risky" include secure, safe.
How do you use risky in a sentence?
Example: "Swimming alone in the sea is risky, especially when the waves are high."
