Risky Synonyms

23 risky synonyms include dangerous, fraught with danger, high-risk, hazardous, perilous, unsafe, insecure, exposed, defenceless, and precarious. Risky is an adjective, and its antonyms are safe and cautious. Here are some additional synonyms for "risky" with example sentences.

Another word for Risky

23 other ways to say risky.

  • unsafe  
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  • unpredictable
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  • uncertain  
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  • tricky
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  • treacherous  
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  • touch-and-go  
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  • sticky  
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  • speculative  
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  • precarious  
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  • perilous  
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  • parlous  
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  • insecure
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  • high-risk  
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  • hazardous  
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  • hairy  
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  • gnarly  
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  • fraught with danger  
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  • exposed
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  • dodgy  
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  • dicey  
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  • defenceless  
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  • dangerous
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  • chancy  
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Use risky in a Sentence

Acquiescing without understanding the issue can be risky.

Climbing the mountain without proper gear is risky.

His risky behavior on the road worried his friends.

It’s risky to invest in unstable markets.

Starting a new business can be a risky endeavor.

The doctor warned that the surgery might be risky.