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Dicey

usgb/ˈdaɪsi/Volume
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Evaluating RiskPlay
Use 'dicey' to discuss situations where the outcome is uncertain and could involve danger or loss. SlideThe stock market's looking dicey this week.
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Emotional WeightPlay
'Dicey' may convey a sense of nervousness or anxiety about a situation or decision. SlideChoosing a path in the dicey fog made us anxious.
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Informal TonePlay
While common in everyday conversation, 'dicey' is informal and might not suit formal writing. SlideDescribing the business deal as 'dicey' was too casual.