riskily-detached
|risk-i-ly-de-tached|
/ˈrɪskɪli dɪˈtætʃt/
dangerously indifferent
Etymology
'riskily-detached' is a compound word formed from 'risky' and 'detached'. 'Risky' originates from the Italian word 'rischio', meaning 'danger', and 'detached' comes from the French word 'détacher', meaning 'to unfasten'.
'Risky' evolved from the Italian 'rischio' to the English 'risky', while 'detached' transformed from the French 'détacher' to the English 'detached'.
Initially, 'risky' meant 'dangerous', and 'detached' meant 'unfastened'. Together, they evolved to describe a manner that is both dangerous and indifferent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
in a manner that is both risky and detached, often implying a lack of concern for potential consequences.
He approached the negotiation in a riskily-detached manner, ignoring the potential fallout.
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Last updated: 2025/03/30 03:11