| adventurer |
one who seeks fortune through risky or brave actions; soldier of fortune. [1/3 definitions] |
| adventuresome |
willing to try new or risky things; adventurous. |
| cat's-paw |
a person exploited by another as a tool or dupe, esp. to do something illegal or risky. [1/2 definitions] |
| chancy |
uncertain in outcome; risky. |
| crapshoot |
(informal) a risky undertaking; gamble. |
| dicey |
(informal) chancy or dangerous; risky. |
| egg on |
to encourage or pressure someone to engage in or continue in some action, esp. one that is risky or potentially harmful to oneself or others. |
| flier |
(informal) a risky venture or attempt, esp. in business or finance. [1/4 definitions] |
| gamble |
a risky undertaking; something of uncertain outcome. [1/6 definitions] |
| hazardous |
having great or numerous dangers; risky; perilous. [1/2 definitions] |
| out on a limb |
(informal) in a risky or vulnerable position or situation; at risk. |
| perilous |
causing or involving great danger; risky; hazardous. |
| precarious |
so unstable or insecure as to be dangerous; risky. [1/3 definitions] |
| speculate |
to engage in a risky business transaction that promises the possibility of large profits. [1/5 definitions] |
| speculation |
a risky business venture or investment that offers the possibility of high profit. [1/4 definitions] |
| stunt2 |
(informal) an act of mischief or risky misconduct. [1/4 definitions] |
| ticklish |
requiring care and tact in handling; risky or delicate. [1/3 definitions] |
| touch-and-go |
insecure or uncertain; precarious; risky. |
| treacherous |
dangerous; risky. [1/2 definitions] |