risky
word
/ˈɹɪski/
RIS-kee
/ɹˈɪski/
RIS-kee
Definition
If something is risky, it could cause problems, loss, or danger. It involves a real chance that something bad may happen.
Usage & Nuances
Common with verbs like 'be', 'seem', 'feel', and nouns like 'decision', 'move', 'investment', or 'plan'. 'Risky' often suggests uncertainty, while 'dangerous' usually suggests more direct physical danger.
Spanish: arriesgado - arriscadoPortuguese (BR): arriscadoPortuguese (PT): arriscadoChinese (Simplified): 有风险的 - 冒险的Chinese (Traditional): 有風險的 - 冒險的Hindi: जोखिम भरा - खतरनाकArabic: محفوف بالمخاطر - خطيرBengali: বিপজ্জনক - ঝুঁকিপূর্ণRussian: рискованныйJapanese: リスキー - 危険なVietnamese: mạo hiểm - rủi roKorean: 위험한 - 리스키한Turkish: riskliUrdu: خطرناک - پرخطرIndonesian: berisiko
Example Sentences
This road looks risky at night.
basic
It is risky to drive that fast in the rain.
basic
Starting a new business can be risky.
basic
That sounds risky—are you sure it's worth it?
natural
Investing all your money in one company is pretty risky.
natural
It was a risky move, but somehow it worked.
natural