Synonyms of risky
10 similar words · 7 opposite words
Another word for risky is dangerous. Other synonyms of risky are hazardous, adventurous, chancy, risksome and unsafe. The opposite of risky is riskless.
Synonyms and similar words for risky
adjectiveDangerous; involving risks.
- risksomeSynonym of risky.
- chancyUncertain; risky; hazardous.
- venturesomePotentially hazardous; risky.
- touch-and-go
- adventurousFull of risks; risky; liable to be in danger; requiring courage; rash.
- hazardousRisky; dangerous; with the nature of a hazard.
- dangerousFull of danger.
- perilousDangerous, full of peril.
- unsafeNot safe (various senses); dangerous.
- daredevilRecklessly bold; adventurous.
Opposite of risky
Meaning of risky
- adjective Dangerous; involving risks.
- adjective Risqué.
risky in other languages
Questions about synonyms of risky
- What is another word for risky?
- Risky has 10 synonyms on Word.ws, such as dangerous, hazardous, adventurous, chancy, risksome, unsafe, daredevil and perilous.
- What is the opposite of risky?
- The opposite of risky is riskless. Other antonyms of risky are unrisky, nonrisky, risk-free, safe and secure.
- What does risky mean?
- Risky means dangerous; involving risks.
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