Risky and Sure

Risky

Risky adjective - Involving potential loss or injury.

Sure is an antonym for risky in dangerous topic.

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

Sure

Sure adjective - Worthy of one's trust.
Usage example: a sister is a sure friend for life

Risky is an antonym for sure.

Nearby Word: surely

Both words in one sentence

  • Sure, it's risky to dive through a Jupiter or a Sun in this manner, but it's cheaper than paying at the pump.
    Source: Ram Scoop
  • There's only ever one out, although there may be survivors at the scene in hiding (this is risky but hey, it sure beats being killed).
  • Comic Strip / Zits The Talk: Walt takes Jeremy on an early fishing morning trip as an excuse to have The Talk with him.Walt: Your mom and I just want to make sure that there's no risky behavior going on between the two of you.Jeremy: Don't worry.
Cite this Source
Sure and Risky. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/risky/sure
Risky & Sure. N.p., 2016. Web. 21 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/risky/sure>.
Sure or Risky. 2016. Accessed July 21, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/risky/sure.
Google Ngram Viewer shows how "risky" and "sure" have occurred on timeline