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Chancy

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WordDefinition
uncertainnounNot certain; unsure.
dangerousFull of danger.
diceyOf uncertain, risky outcome.
dodgy(UK, Ireland, Commonwealth) Unsound and unreliable.
iffyUncertain or chancy; risky.
unsafeverbNot safe (various senses); dangerous.
flukyAlternative spelling of flukey. [Lucky.]
chanceful(obsolete) hazardous; random
flukeyLucky.

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WordDefinition
diceyOf uncertain, risky outcome.
dangerousFull of danger.
chanceful(obsolete) hazardous; random
iffyUncertain or chancy; risky.
uncertainnounNot certain; unsure.
dodgy(UK, Ireland, Commonwealth) Unsound and unreliable.
unsafeverbNot safe (various senses); dangerous.
flukyAlternative spelling of flukey. [Lucky.]
flukeyLucky.
riskyDangerous, involving risks.
hazardousRisky; dangerous; with the nature of a hazard.
hazardableLiable to chance or hazard; exposed to dangers; risky or uncertain.
riskishrisky
chanceable(obsolete) Happening by chance; accidental
riskableAble to be risked.
tentativeUncertain; subject to future change.
problematicPosing a problem; having or suffering from problem(s):
contingentnounAn event which may or may not happen; that which is unforeseen, undetermined, or dependent on something in the future.
venturesomeBold; willing to take risks; adventurous.
treacherousUnreliable; dangerous.

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