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Definition of riskiness

riskiness

/ˈɹɪs.ki.nəs/
ris · ki · ness
Adverb:riskily
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Adjective:risky
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1

The state or quality of involving a possibility of danger, failure, or financial loss.

Example

"The financial advisor warned the board about the inherent riskiness of investing heavily in unproven startups."

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• Rhymes for riskiness

• Nearby Words

risk
risker
riskily
riskiness
riskless
risktaker
risky

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Riskiness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/riskiness
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