speculative

• Qui repose sur des suppositions ou des théories plutôt que sur des faits; employé souvent en finance pour décrire des investissements à haut risque.

Describes something based on conjecture or theory rather than fact; often used in finance to describe high-risk investments.

1. Financially riskyB2formalbusiness

   Involving a high risk of loss or failure, especially in financial investments.

   Spéculatif (risque financier)

   • The stock market is highly speculative and can lead to significant losses.
   • He invested in a speculative venture that promised quick returns.
   • Speculative investments are not recommended for conservative investors.

   Synonymeschancydiceyhazardousprecariousriskyunsafeventuresome

   Antonymesconservativesafesecuresound

2. Based on conjectureB2formal

   Not grounded in facts or thorough investigation; based on guesswork or theory.

   Spéculatif (fondé sur des conjectures)

   • The article was full of speculative claims about the future of technology.
   • His conclusions are purely speculative and lack evidence.
   • The report was criticized for being too speculative and not data-driven.

   Synonymesconjecturalhypotheticalnotionalpresumptivesuppositionaltentativetheoreticaluncertainunprovenunverified

   Antonymescertainconclusiveempiricalfactualprovenverified

3. Inquisitive or curiousC1formal

   Showing a desire to explore or learn more about something, often in a thoughtful way.

   curieux, désireux de savoir

   • She gave him a speculative look, wondering what he was thinking.
   • His speculative questions revealed a deep curiosity about the universe.
   • The child's speculative nature led her to ask many questions.

   Synonymescuriousinquiringinquisitiveinvestigativeprobingquestioningsearchingwondering

   Antonymesapatheticincuriousindifferentuninterested