chancy
chancy · chancier · chanciest
Uncertain; risky; hazardousUncertain; risky; hazardous.
/ˈtʃænsi/
» Investing into stocks is a highly chancy endeavor.
Meaning
3 sensesUncertain; risky; hazardous.
of uncertain outcome; especially fraught with risk
Subject to chance; random.
subject to accident or chance or change
(colloquial, dated)Lucky; bringing good luck.
Examples
1 sentencesInvesting into stocks is a highly chancy endeavor.
Translations
2 languagesOrigin
From chance + -y.From chance + -y.
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Forms
chancier, chanciestSynonyms
6 synonymsWord family
5 related wordsRelatedchance
Lessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form