Dicey

usgb/ˈdaɪsi/
adjective

Risky, uncertain, or unpredictable.

The weather is quite dicey. It might rain, and it might not.
Visual representation of "dicey" - Risky, uncertain, or unpredictable

Often appears as...

  • dicey situation
  • dicey weather

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Disapproving

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Evaluating Risk

Use 'dicey' to discuss situations where the outcome is uncertain and could involve danger or loss.

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The stock market's looking dicey this week.
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Emotional Weight

'Dicey' may convey a sense of nervousness or anxiety about a situation or decision.

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Choosing a path in the dicey fog made us anxious.
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Informal Tone

While common in everyday conversation, 'dicey' is informal and might not suit formal writing.

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Describing the business deal as 'dicey' was too casual.
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