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
