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Risks vs Risky - What's the difference?

risks | risky |

As a noun risks

is .

As a verb risks

is (risk).

As an adjective risky is

dangerous, involving risks.

risks

English

Noun

(head)

    • Verb

    (head)
  • (risk)
    • ----

    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 *