dicey

[ dahy-see ]

adjective

, Informal.

, dic·i·er, dic·i·est.

1. unpredictable; risky; uncertain.

dicey

/ ˈdaɪsɪ /

adjective

1. difficult or dangerous; risky; tricky

Word History and Origins

Origin of dicey¹

First recorded in 1935–40; dice + -ey ¹

Example Sentences

But that enormous level of cultural impact is precisely what makes a film adaptation of “Wicked” a dicey decision.

From Salon

I try to walk as many places as I can, but often the only way is to go up Laurel Canyon, which is dicey because, essentially, it’s a big main road.

From Los Angeles Times

At only 68 minutes, “Dahomey” brims with plenty of perspectives on what the restitution of these ancient treasures symbolizes and the dicey political implications around it.

From Los Angeles Times

And suddenly things have started to look very dicey there "where women have outpaced men by 13 points in the early vote which has sent the campaign into a tailspin during the past two days."

From Salon

He is the presiding spirit of the book, the voice inside their heads when things get dicey with the band, or when they find themselves pondering next moves.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• ticklish
• tricky
• uncertain
• unpredictable