Word RISK: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

risk

🇺🇸 [rɪsk]

Meanings

The possibility of harm, loss, or danger. It can refer to the likelihood of an adverse outcome, particularly in activities or decisions that involve uncertainty. Risk often requires careful management and consideration of potential negative consequences.

Examples

• Investing in the stock market carries a certain amount of risk.
• There is a risk of injury in extreme sports.
• He took a risk by starting his own business.

Synonyms

danger • hazard • peril

Antonyms

safety • security • certainty