American English

How to pronounce risky

adjectiveB1
RIHSkee

/ˈɹɪs.ki/

2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.

Involving a real possibility of danger, failure, or loss.

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Meanings & examples

adjective

Involving a real possibility of danger, failure, or loss.

That was a risky decision.

It is risky to drive in this weather.

Common phrases & grammar

a risky decision · risky behavior · a risky investment · a risky move

a risky + noun

It is risky to + verb

Related words & forms

Change -y to -i before -er and -est: riskier, riskiest.