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

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

The answer is that the Democratic governor and Legislature have many competing spending priorities to fund out of a dicey budget that’s in danger of operating in the red for the foreseeable future.

From Los Angeles Times

She explained that after she posted her videos last night it got "dicey" as water came through lightbulbs in the hallway where she was sleeping.

From Salon

Related Words

• ticklish
• tricky
• uncertain
• unpredictable