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dicey
This term conveys a sense of precariousness where the outcome is left to chance, mirroring the randomness of a dice roll. It is predominantly used in informal or colloquial speech to describe situations that feel unstable or risky without being certain disasters. When applied to physical environments, it suggests a hazardous condition that requires caution.
In social or financial contexts, the word carries a stronger connotation of suspicion. It implies that a person or a proposal is not entirely trustworthy, suggesting a hidden catch or a high probability of deception. It is less severe than calling something fraudulent, but more skeptical than calling it risky.
Meanings
Examples
The weather looks a bit dicey for a hike today.
It is a dicey situation but we have to take the risk.
That neighborhood gets pretty dicey after dark.
That neighborhood gets pretty dicey after dark.
I do not know if I trust this guy his story is a bit dicey.
The patient's condition remained dicey for the first few hours.
Driving on these icy roads is incredibly dicey.
Driving on these icy roads is incredibly dicey.
This investment looks dicey but the potential reward is huge.