risky

/ˈɹɪski/adjective2 syllables

Risky means: involving risk or danger.

Synonyms for risky14

adjective, as in involving risk or danger

hazardous, wild, dangerous, unsafe

adjective, as in not financially safe or secure

bad, high-risk, speculative, unsound

also used for risky

risksome, chancy, venturesome, touch-and-go, perilous, daredevil

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What does risky mean?2

adjective

1

involving risk or danger“skydiving is a hazardous sport”

2

not financially safe or secure“a bad investment”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with risky?2

two syllables

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Show 40 near rhymes

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Risky in a sentence

That seems risky to you, too, doesn't it?CK
Don't play too close to the water, it's risky.Amastan
Stay far away from the well, it can be risky.Amastan
Don't climb too high on the jungle gym, it's risky!Amastan
Don't use your phone while it's charging, it can be risky.Amastan
Stay away from steep slopes, they can be risky.Amastan
Remember, the well is risky, so keep your distance.Amastan
BDSM can be very risky, and should not be entered into lightly.rul

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Forms of risky

as a adjective

comparative: riskier
superlative: riskiest