risky
рискованный
involving risk
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risky with Russian translation
risky usage examples
Crossing the river on the fallen bridge was risky, so we looked for another route.
Переход через реку по упавшему мосту был рискованным, поэтому мы искали другой путь.
Taking the unmarked trail felt risky after the storm.
Двигаться по немаркированной тропе было рискованно после шторма.
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risky belongs to the topic "Tourism and Adventures". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
risky synonyms
Related words worth learning together
Going hiking in bad weather is risky.
That bridge looks dangerous.
Hazardous chemicals must be handled carefully.
The playground is unsafe for children.
Поэтичное или формальное слово для очень опасного, драматичное
They embarked on a perilous voyage.
Означает шаткое, нестабильное или ненадёжное положение; не обязательно прямой вред
He was in a precarious financial situation.
Неформальное; подчёркивает неопределённость или азартный шанс
It's a chancy investment — you might win or lose.
She's an adventurous traveler who loves remote places.
Подчеркивает смелость и готовность пойти на риск; чаще положительно
He made a daring rescue to save the child.
Отрицательно — риск безответственный, с пренебрежением к последствиям
Reckless driving can cause serious accidents.
What’s the difference
How is risky different from related words?
Short comparisons help you choose the right word by meaning, context, and typical examples.
В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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Questions about this word
What does risky mean?
involving risk
How do you pronounce risky?
risky is pronounced as /ˈrɪski/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
How is risky used in a sentence?
Crossing the river on the fallen bridge was risky, so we looked for another route. Translation: Переход через реку по упавшему мосту был рискованным, поэтому мы искали другой путь.
Is risky part of Tourism and Adventures vocabulary?
Yes, risky (рискованный) can be learned in the Tourism and Adventures topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is risky part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?
Yes, risky (рискованный) can be learned in the Travel and Leisure topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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