[also more risky; most risky] : involving the possibility of something bad or unpleasant happening : involving risk
▪ The proposal seems risky. ▪ It's not as risky [=dangerous] as people think. ▪ a less/slightly risky investment ▪ Her plan is too risky. ▪ Love is a risky business. [=love involves the possibility of being hurt] ▪ It's a risky move [=an action that may result in something bad or unpleasant happening] for the company.
▪ The proposal seems risky. ▪ It's not as risky [=dangerous] as people think. ▪ a less/slightly risky investment ▪ Her plan is too risky. ▪ Love is a risky business. [=love involves the possibility of being hurt] ▪ It's a risky move [=an action that may result in something bad or unpleasant happening] for the company.
— risk·i·ness noun [noncount]
▪ I don't like the riskiness of the plan.
▪ I don't like the riskiness of the plan.





