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risky

intermediateB2

/ˈrɪski/ · risk-y

involving the possibility of danger or loss

Meanings

adjectiveformal

involving the possibility of danger or loss

خطرے یا نقصان کے امکانات شامل ہونے والا

خطرناک

khatarnaak

Formal: خطرناک

Synonyms

hazardousdangerousperilousخطرناکمخاطرهشدت پسند

Antonyms

safesecurecertainمحفوظتحفظیقینی

Common Collocations

  • risky behavior
  • risky investment
  • risky decision

Example Sentences

Investing in stocks can be risky if you don't do proper research.

اگر آپ مناسب تحقیق نہیں کرتے تو اسٹاک میں سرمایہ کاری خطرناک ہو سکتی ہے.

Agar aap munasib tahqiqat nahi karte to stock mein sarmaaya kaari khatarnaak ho sakti hai.

His risky lifestyle led to many health problems.

اس کا خطرناک طرز زندگی بہت سی صحت کے مسائل کا سبب بنا.

Us ka khatarnaak tarz-e-zindagi bohat si sehat ke masail ka sabab bana.

Taking risky paths can sometimes lead to great rewards.

خطرناک راستوں پر چلنا بعض اوقات بڑے انعامات کا باعث بن سکتا ہے.

Khatarnaak raaston par chalna baaz auqat bade inaamaat ka baais ban sakta hai.

Easily Confused With

riskier:Riskier is a comparative form of risky, indicating a higher level of risk.

Word Family

risk
nounخطرہ
risky
adjectiveخطرناک
riskily
adverbخطرناک طریقے سے

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Remember that risky situations involve a 'risk' of consequences.

Imagine standing on the edge of a cliff, representing the risk involved.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

آگ سے کھیلنے والا خود جل کر رہ جائے گا

Aag se khelne wala khud jal kar reh jayega

He who plays with fire will burn himself.

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "risk" — danger of loss or injury

First known use: 1820

The word 'risky' came into usage in the early 19th century, derived from 'risk', which has its roots in the Italian word 'risico'.