Foolproof and Risky

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Foolproof adjective - Not liable to failure.

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Risky is an antonym for foolproof.

Risky adjective - Involving potential loss or injury.

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Foolproof is an antonym for risky.

Nearby Words: risk, risked, riskily, riskiness, risking

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