Synonyms for Risky & Similar Words
Definition of risky
- adjective
- involving risk or danger; "skydiving is a hazardous sport"; "extremely risky going out in the tide and fog"; "a wild financial scheme"
- not financially safe or secure; "a bad investment"; "high risk investments"; "anything that promises to pay too much can't help being risky"; "speculative business enterprises"
9 synonyms found
Writing tips for "risky"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like bad, dangerous, hazardous can replace "risky" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
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"Risky" in song lyrics
See how risky is used in real songs:
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"I ain't pretty, life is risky"
9th Prince — 100 Degrees -
"Show you what its like to live a lifestyle to risky"
Alchemist f/ Twin — Different Worlds -
"A trip cause it gets so risky"
Dre Dog (Andre Nickatina) & Equipto — A Peez Paradise