risky

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.

Example: Working as a firefighter is a risky but worthwhile job.

The first records of the term risky come from around 1820. It combines the word risk, meaning “a dangerous chance,” and the suffix –y, which creates adjectives out of nouns.

Risky always refers to the possibility of harm or loss, but the harm or loss can range from extremely dangerous to very slight or even figurative. Sometimes risky is used to describe illegal practices, like stealing, or practices that are bad for your health, like smoking. Businesspeople, finance managers, and stock brokers will often use the term risky to describe a business venture or investment. But risky can also be used playfully, to describe something that is very low risk but that involves a small amount of effort. Looking up word meanings in a dictionary is never risky, however!

������ are some other forms related to risky?

• riskily (adjective)
• riskiness (noun)
• unrisky (adjective)

������ are some synonyms for risky?

• dangerous
• delicate
• hazardous
• sensitive
• uncertain

������ are some words that share a root or word element with risky?��

• risk
• ���������é
• risktaker

������ are some words that often get used in discussing risky?

• dicey
• hazard
• safety
• worthwhile
• unnecessary

������ are some words risky may be commonly confused with?

• ���������é

Risky is a common word used to describe something that is hazardous.

A naked iPhone is a beautiful thing but too risky.

— Austin Mahone (@AustinMahone)

The risky texts always have the typos.

— John Mayer (@JohnMayer)

I've been using a men's Gillette razor since I was 14. Gillette was the first major company to hire me when I was kind of known as a risky little b for brands. I still use a gillette fusion razor and I still get so much joy from a fresh blade. in closing, I love you, Gillette.

— chrissy teigen (@chrissyteigen)

Which of the following is NOT a synonym for risky?

A. dangerous
B. uncertain
C. safe
D. hazardous