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Another word for risky

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risky

modif.

perilous, precarious, hazardous; see dangerous 1, endangered, unsafe.

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Another word for risky

adjective

Involving possible risk, loss, or injury:

adventurous, chancy, dangerous, hazardous, jeopardous, parlous, perilous, treacherous, unsafe, venturesome, venturous. (Slang) hairy. See safety

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That would be less risky and make more sense.
It was far too risky for him to even attempt it.
His restless and dissatisfied nature led him to press or intrigue for other posts, and to embark in risky business enterprises which compromised the fortune of his family for many years to come.
She excelled in the delivery of the risky prologues and epilogues which were the fashion, and the poet wrote for her some specially daring examples.
It was too risky hoping she'd have a second chance with him.

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