risky
Americanadjective
adjective
Usage
What does risky mean? Risky describes something that involves risk or hazards, as in Walking a tightrope without a net below is risky.Risky is almost always used to describe an action taken that could lead to negative consequences, such as when you decide not to study for your final exams.Example: Working as a firefighter is a risky but worthwhile job.
Other Word Forms
- riskily adverb
- riskiness noun
- unrisky adjective
Etymology
Origin of risky
Example Sentences
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The race to dominate artificial intelligence has created a financial superstructure of eye-watering corporate valuations, massive capital-expenditure plans, risky Wall Street trades and convoluted debt deals.
In his first term, his trade team had rejected that path as too risky legally and politically.
Stocks rose Monday as artificial-intelligence and riskier stocks led the S&P 500.
From Barron's
These securities are opaque and may be riskier than most, but to the extent you’re selling to institutions people don’t care that much.
Why is it socially risky to offer young visitors anything but mass-produced snacks and meals?
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