chancy in English
- chancy⇄chancy, adjective, chancier,chanciest.
subject to chance; uncertain; risky.
Ex. Acting, which has always been a chancy profession, is more precarious than ever in Hollywood (New York Times).
(SYN) untrustworthy. Also, chancey. - chancy⇄noun chanciness.
chancy in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
Chancy
Part of Speech
Adjective
Pronunciation
/ˈʧæn.si/
Definitions
- Involving or characterized by risk or uncertainty; unpredictable or uncertain.
- Requiring luck or chance to succeed; precarious.
- Subject to fluctuation or change; not steady.
Usage Examples
- It's a chancy investment, with the potential for either high returns or complete loss.
- The weather is chancy this time of year, so be sure to bring an umbrella.
- The outcome of the game was chancy, with both teams performing unpredictably.
Etymology
The word "chancy" is derived from the word "chance," which itself comes from the Old French "chance," meaning "fortune" or "luck," which originates from the Latin "cadentia" meaning "falling" or "happening." The addition of the "-y" suffix makes it an adjective describing something characterized by chance.
Synonyms
- Uncertain
- Risky
- Precarious
- Unpredictable
- Dicey
Antonyms
- Certain
- Stable
- Predictable
- Safe
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Arriesgado | ah-ree-ehs-gah-doh |
| French | Hasardeux | ah-zahr-duh |
| German | Riskant | rih-skant |
| Italian | Incerto | in-cher-toh |
| Portuguese | Arriscado | ah-ree-skah-doh |
| Russian | Рискованный | rees-koh-vah-nee |
| Chinese (Mandarin) | 冒险的 | mào xiǎn de |
| Japanese | 危険な | kiken na |
| Korean | 위험한 | wiheomhan |
| Arabic | مُحَتَمَل | muḥatamal |
| Hindi | जोखिमपूर्ण | jokhimpoorṇ |
| Bengali | ঝুঁকিপূর্ণ | jhunkipūrṇ |
| Tamil | ஆபத்தான | āpathāṉa |
| Telugu | ప్రమాదకరమైన | pramādakaramaina |
| Marathi | धोकादायक | dhokādāyak |
| Gujarati | ખતરીનો | khatarīno |
| Punjabi | ਖਤਰਨਾਕ | khataranāk |
| Odia | ଝୁକି ପୂର୍ଣ୍ଣ | jhuki pūrṇa |
| Malayalam | പിടിയിലായ | piṭiyilāya |
| Assamese | ঝুঁকি পূৰ্ণ | jhuki pūrṇ |
| Kannada | ಆಪತ್ತಾದ | āpattāda |
| Maithili | जोखिमपूर्ण | jokhimpoorṇ |
| Sanskrit | संगीन | saṅgīn |
| Urdu | خطرناک | khatarnāq |
| Nepali | जोखिमपूर्ण | jokhimpoorṇ |
| Sinhalese | ආපදාවක් | āpādāvak |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
- In American English, "chancy" is often pronounced with a strong "ch" sound, while British English speakers may pronounce it slightly softer.
- In various South Asian dialects, the word may have a more pronounced "ch" sound due to local phonetic influences.
Historical Usage
The term "chancy" has been in use since the 19th century, often in contexts describing risky ventures or uncertain outcomes. It was initially popularized in literary and colloquial usage to describe situations that relied heavily on luck or chance.
Cultural Nuances
While "chancy" is often used in a neutral or descriptive sense, in some cultures, the term may carry connotations of risk-taking, with a slightly negative implication about the uncertainty involved. In some contexts, being "chancy" might be viewed as adventurous or reckless, depending on the perspective.
More Information
Chancy describes something involving a high degree of uncertainty or risk. The word is typically used in contexts involving chance, luck, or fortune. It can refer to anything from investments to weather conditions or social situations where the outcome is unpredictable. In literature and speech, "chancy" evokes the idea of a gamble or a situation that requires fortune's favor to succeed.