Rischiose

Rischiose is the feminine plural form of the Italian adjective rischioso, meaning risky or hazardous. It is used to describe feminine nouns in the plural, such as situazioni rischiose or attività rischiose, indicating that they involve potential harm, loss, or uncertainty. The term originates from rischio, the noun for risk, and carries the same core sense across contexts.

In standard Italian, rischioso and its forms agree with the noun they modify in gender and number. Rischiose is typically found in phrases that refer to conditions, actions, or contexts with elevated risk. It is more common as an adjective than as a standalone noun, and it appears in safety, health, finance, engineering, law, and everyday language to convey the idea of hazard or danger.

Usage examples include: Le situazioni rischiose richiedono misure di sicurezza. Attività rischiose devono essere monitorate attentamente. Decisioni rischiose comportano potenziali conseguenze e costi, ma possono anche offrire opportunità.

Related terms include rischio (risk), pericolo (danger), and sicurezza (safety). In risk management, rischiose is part of typical descriptions of hazards, control measures, and risk assessments, where precise language helps communicate the level of threat and necessary precautions.