Top synonyms for “risky”: bad, hazardous, high-risk, speculative, wild, dangerous, unsafe, unsound.
Definitions
- (adjective)involving risk or danger“skydiving is a hazardous sport”
- (adjective)not financially safe or secure“a bad investment”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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What is another word for "risky"?
Common synonyms for "risky" include bad, hazardous, high-risk, speculative, wild, dangerous. Our thesaurus lists 8 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What does "risky" mean?
involving risk or danger Example: "skydiving is a hazardous sport"
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