Risky
(adjective)
- Involving a level of danger or chance of failure.
- Involving a chance of loss or injury.
- Likely to result in a negative outcome.
- Uncertain as to outcome.
Origin:
Late 19th century: from risk + -y.
Examples:
- The investment was risky.
- The plan was too risky to implement.
- The situation was risky.
- The stock market is a risky business.
- The operation was risky but successful.