Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

high-risk

adjective
/haɪ rɪsk/
Definition
Involving a significant chance of loss or harm.
Examples
  • Investing in startups is often considered a high-risk venture.
  • In medicine, high-risk patients require closer monitoring.
  • The project was labeled high-risk due to its complicated nature.
Meaning
The term refers to situations, activities, or investments that carry a substantial likelihood of negative outcomes or failure.
Synonyms
  • hazardous
  • perilous
  • unsafe
  • dangerous
  • volatile