Definitions
- Describing a situation or activity that poses a significant risk of harm or injury. - Referring to an action or behavior that is likely to cause danger or harm to oneself or others. - Talking about a condition or circumstance that is potentially hazardous or life-threatening.
- Describing a situation or activity that involves the possibility of loss, harm, or danger. - Referring to an action or behavior that is uncertain or unpredictable in its outcome. - Talking about a decision or choice that has the potential for negative consequences.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe situations or actions that involve some level of danger or uncertainty.
- 2Both words imply the potential for negative consequences or harm.
- 3Both words suggest the need for caution or careful consideration before proceeding.
- 4Both words can be used to describe physical or non-physical risks.
What is the difference?
- 1Degree of danger: Dangerously implies a higher level of danger or potential harm than risky.
- 2Intentionality: Dangerously suggests a deliberate or intentional disregard for safety, while risky may not necessarily involve such intent.
- 3Certainty: Risky implies a level of uncertainty or unpredictability in the outcome, while dangerously may suggest a more certain or immediate danger.
- 4Scope: Risky can be used to describe a wide range of situations or decisions, while dangerously is more limited in its application.
- 5Connotation: Dangerously has a more negative connotation than risky, which can have a neutral or even positive connotation in certain contexts.
Remember this!
Dangerously and risky are synonyms that describe situations or actions that involve some level of danger or uncertainty. However, dangerously implies a higher degree of danger or potential harm, often with deliberate or intentional disregard for safety, while risky suggests a level of uncertainty or unpredictability in the outcome. Risky can be used to describe a wide range of situations or decisions, while dangerously is more limited in its application and has a more negative connotation.
