Risky

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -ɪski

Origin

risk + -y

Full definition of risky

Adjective

1. Dangerous, involving risks.Investing in this start-up company could be risky.

Synonyms

• hazardous, dangerous, perilous

Antonyms

• riskless, safe

Related terms

• risk
• riskily
• riskiness
• risqué