Cool MateMeaning of Risky
involving the possibility of something bad happening
In simple words: Something that can cause harm or danger.
Risky in a sentence
- Life as an aid worker can be a **risky business** *(= dangerous)*.
- Even a very good company can be a risky investment if it is overvalued.
- It's far too risky to generalize from one set of results.
- It all sounds decidedly risky to me.
- Predicting the weather is a risky business for farmers.
How to use Risky
Use 'risky' when describing actions or decisions that could lead to loss or harm. It's suitable in most contexts, but avoid it in very formal writing.
Grammar pattern
risky + noun
Memory hint
Think of 'risk' plus 'y' — like a risky bet.
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Risky in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
محفوف بالمخاطر
شيء يمكن أن يسبب ضررًا أو خطرًا.
- Bengaliবাংলা
ঝুঁকিপূর্ণ
এমন কিছু যা ক্ষতি বা বিপদ ঘটাতে পারে।
- GermanDeutsch
Riskant
Etwas, das Schaden oder Gefahr verursachen kann.
- SpanishEspañol
Arriesgado
Algo que puede causar daño o peligro.
- Persianفارسی
پرخطر
چیزی که میتواند باعث آسیب یا خطر شود.
- FrenchFrançais
Risqué
Quelque chose qui peut causer du tort ou du danger.
- Hindiहिन्दी
जोखिम भरा
ऐसी कोई चीज़ जिससे नुकसान या खतरा हो सकता है।
- ItalianItaliano
Rischioso
Qualcosa che può causare danno o pericolo.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Arriscado
Algo que pode causar dano ou perigo.
- RussianРусский
Рискованный, опасный
Что-то, что может причинить вред или опасность.
- Urduاردو
خطرناک
ایسی چیز جو نقصان یا خطرہ پیدا کر سکتی ہے۔
- Chinese中文
冒险的, 危险的
可能造成伤害或危险的事物。
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Frequently asked questions about Risky
What does Risky mean?
Something that can cause harm or danger.
What is the definition of Risky?
involving the possibility of something bad happening
How do you use Risky in a sentence?
Life as an aid worker can be a **risky business** *(= dangerous)*.
Can you give another example of Risky?
Even a very good company can be a risky investment if it is overvalued.
What are synonyms for Risky?
Common alternatives include dangerous.
What is the opposite of Risky?
Opposite meanings include safe, secure, certain.
What words go with Risky?
It commonly pairs with be, look, prove, extremely, fairly, very.
What are common mistakes when using Risky?
Confused with 'risky' vs 'riskful' (the latter is not commonly used) Using 'risky' as a noun (it's an adjective) Incorrectly spelling 'risky' as 'risquee'
How do you pronounce Risky?
US: /["/ˈrɪski/"]/, UK: /["/ˈrɪski/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Risky?
Use 'risky' when describing actions or decisions that could lead to loss or harm. It's suitable in most contexts, but avoid it in very formal writing.
What CEFR level is Risky?
"Risky" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.