Risky and Safe

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Risky

Risky adjective - Involving potential loss or injury.
Usage example: a risky new adventure
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Safe is an antonym for risky in dangerous topic.
Nearby Words: risk, risked, riskily, riskiness, risking

Safe

Safe adjective - Providing safety.
Usage example: we tried to find a safe place to hide our valuables while we went swimming
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Risky is an antonym for safe in topics: cautious, dangerous, not dangerous, free from harm.
Nearby Words: safety, safekeeping, safely
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  • Whether they'll all choose a safe life of comfort or a passionate and risky life is left unresolved.
    Source: Literature / The Goldfinch
  • Literature / Choose Your Own Adventure Million-to-One Chance: Sometimes, the "safe" choice will kill you horribly, and the "unbelievably risky" choice will pay off big.
    Source: Literature / Choose Your Own Adventure
  • Million-to-One Chance: In a few cases, while it's hard sometimes, the "safe" choice will kill you horribly, and the "unbelievably risky" choice will pay off big.
    Source: Literature / Star Challenge
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