risky
adj. B2 Upper Intermediate Oxford US //ˈɹɪski// UK //ɹˈɪski// risky
adj. dangerous because something bad or unpleasant might happen. You use this to describe actions or choices that involve a chance of loss or failure.
adj. involving a high probability of danger, loss, or failure. Frequently used in financial, medical, or physical contexts to describe actions with uncertain outcomes.
Investing all your money in one company is risky.
The mountain climbers decided that continuing the ascent in such heavy fog was too risky for the team.
While the startup's strategy appeared risky to conservative investors, the founders believed the potential market share justified the high level of initial exposure.
From risk + -y.
Usage
Typically functions as a gradable adjective; often follows 'too' or 'very'.