adj ·2 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Free of risk.

   "Nothing is completely riskless—not even staying at home in bed."

Adjective

1. 1
   thought to be devoid of risk wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

;dependablefirmguaranteedharmlessinvulnerable

Antonyms

All antonyms

unsafe;more at risky § Synonymsrisksome

Example

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"Nothing is completely riskless—not even staying at home in bed."

Etymology

From risk + -less.

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