risky
Translation
risky, dangerous, hazardous
Examples
That's a risky investment.
That's a risky investment.
It's risky to drive in this weather.
It's risky to drive in this weather.
He made a risky decision.
He made a risky decision.
Grammar Patterns
((a risky sth.)) a dangerous thing It was a risky move.
((It is risky to-inf)) doing something is dangerous It is risky to invest all your money.
Similar Words
Synonyms: dangerous, hazardous, perilous; Antonyms: safe, secure
Etymology
From the noun 'risk' + the adjective-forming suffix '-y'. It means 'full of risk'.
Memory Tips
If something is 'risky', it is full of 'risk'. The '-y' ending often turns nouns into adjectives (e.g., salt -> salty).