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risky

/ˈrɪs.ki/

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adjective

A2formalcommon/ˈrɪs.ki/

Describes something that involves the possibility of danger, loss, or failure.

ruОписывает то, что связано с возможностью опасности, потери или неудачи.esSe refiere a algo que implica la posibilidad de peligro, pérdida o fracaso, o que conlleva un resultado incierto y potencialmente negativo.frQui comporte un risque de danger, de perte ou d'échec ; qui expose à un danger ou à un inconvénient possible.deBezeichnet etwas, das mit der Möglichkeit von Gefahr, Verlust oder Misserfolg verbunden ist; auch für unsichere, gewagte oder fragwürdige Angelegenheiten.ptDescreve algo que envolve a possibilidade de perigo, perda ou fracasso. Pode indicar algo incerto, que pode não dar certo ou não ser confiável.zh形容某事可能带来危险、损失或失败,需要承担风险。也指不可靠、不确定或结果难以预料。arيصف ما ينطوي على احتمال الخطر أو الضرر أو الفشل أو الخسارة.

  1. Involving risk or danger B1 formal

    Something that has the potential to cause harm, loss, or injury.

    • Climbing that mountain without proper gear is very risky.
    • Investing all your savings in one stock is a risky move.
    • Driving in heavy rain can be risky for inexperienced drivers.

    ruРискованныйesarriesgadofrrisquédeRisikoreichptArriscadozh危险的arمَحْفُوفٌ بِالْمَخَاطِر

    Synonymes: chancydangeroushazardousperilousprecarioustouch-and-gotreacherousunsafe

    Antonymes: certainharmlesssafesecure

  2. Not financially safe or secure B2 formal

    An investment or financial decision that has a high chance of losing money.

    • The startup is a risky venture, but it could pay off.
    • He avoided risky investments and chose a stable savings account.
    • The bank warned that the loan was too risky to approve.

    ruРискованныйesArriesgado (financieramente)frRisqué (financièrement)deRiskantptArriscadozh高风险的arمحفوف بالمخاطر المالية

    Synonymes: chancydiceyhazardousprecariousspeculativeuncertainunsafe

    Antonymes: conservativesafesecuresoundstable

  • riskier comparative form
  • riskiest superlative form