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- pronunciation:
- rI
ski
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adjective |
| inflections: |
riskier, riskiest |
| definition: |
When something is risky, there is a chance that something bad or dangerous could happen if you do it.
Riding a motorcycle without a helmet is very risky.The commander knew that the plan was risky, but the soldiers were willing to do it.- synonyms:
- dangerous
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| related words: |
critical, delicate, tricky |
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| derivations: |
riskily (adv.), riskiness (n.) |
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