adjective

risky

risky, dangerous, hazardous

It's a risky investment.

It's a risky investment.

That's a risky move in this game.

That's a risky move in this game.

((sth.)) to be risky It's a risky investment.

Synonyms: dangerous, hazardous, perilous; Antonyms: safe, secure

From the noun 'risk' plus the adjective-forming suffix '-y'. 'Risk' comes from French 'risque'.

If you take a 'risk', the situation is 'risky'.

This page is designed for learning support. Please use it as a learning reference, not as a formal reference.