Risky

Pronunciation: /ˈrɪski/

Definitions of risky

adjective describing something that involves the possibility of danger, harm, or loss

Example Sentences

A1 It is risky to swim in deep water if you don't know how.

A2 Crossing the street without looking both ways is risky.

B1 Investing all your money in one stock is risky.

B2 Starting a business without a solid plan is risky.

C1 Ignoring safety protocols in a laboratory is risky.

C2 Engaging in extreme sports without proper training is risky.

Examples of risky in a Sentence

formal Investing in high-risk assets can be very risky for inexperienced investors.

informal It's pretty risky to go swimming in that river with all those rocks.

slang Dude, that stunt you pulled was so risky, you could have seriously hurt yourself.

figurative Starting your own business is a risky move, but the potential rewards are worth it.

Grammatical Forms of risky

• past tense: risked
• plural: riskies
• comparative: riskier
• superlative: riskiest
• present tense: risk
• future tense: will risk
• perfect tense: have risked
• continuous tense: is risking
• singular: risky
• positive degree: risky
• infinitive: to risk
• gerund: risking
• participle: risked

Origin and Evolution of risky

First Known Use: 1650 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'risky' originated from the Middle English word 'risk', which derived from the Old Italian word 'risco' meaning danger or hazard.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe situations involving danger or hazard, the word 'risky' has evolved to encompass a broader range of situations where there is a potential for loss or harm.