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Riskier vs Risker - What's the difference?

riskier | risker |

As an adjective riskier

is comparative of risky.

As a noun risker is

one who risks or hazards something.

riskier

English

Adjective

(head)
  • (risky)
    • ----

    risky

    English

    Adjective

    (er)
  • Dangerous, involving risks.
    • Investing in this start-up company could be risky .

    Synonyms

    * hazardous, dangerous, perilous

    Antonyms

    * riskless, safe

    Related terms

    * risk * riskily * riskiness *

    risker

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • One who risks or hazards something.
    • (Hudibras)
    (Webster 1913) ----