Risky and Uncertain

Risky

Risky adjective - Involving potential loss or injury.
Usage example: a risky new adventure

Uncertain is a synonym for risky in dangerous topic. In some cases you can use "Uncertain" instead an adjective "Risky", when it comes to topics like chance.

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

Uncertain

Uncertain adjective - Likely to change frequently, suddenly, or unexpectedly.

Risky is a synonym for uncertain in chance topic. You can use "Risky" instead an adjective "Uncertain", if it concerns topics such as doubtful, unreliable.

Nearby Words: uncertainty, uncertainly
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