risky
/ˈɹɪski/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: riskier · riskiest
Meaning · English
Dangerous; involving risks.
Adjective
Examples
Near-synonyms: hazardous, dangerous, perilous, unsafe, daredevil
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “risky” mean?
Dangerous; involving risks.
Is “risky” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.