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chanciness

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chanc⋅y

  [chan-see, chahn-]
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–adjective, chanc⋅i⋅er, chanc⋅i⋅est.
1. uncertain, hazardous, or risky.
2. random; haphazard; subject to chance.
3. Chiefly Scot. lucky.
Origin:
1505–15; chance + -y 1

Related forms:
chanc⋅i⋅ness, noun

Synonyms:
1. precarious, doubtful, dubious, venturesome.

Antonyms:
1. sure, certain, predictable.
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chanc·y   (chān'sē)   
adj.   chanc·i·er, chanc·i·est

  1. Uncertain as to outcome; risky; hazardous.

  2. Random; haphazard.

  3. Scots Lucky; propitious.

chanc'i·ness n.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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