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Meaning of the word high-risk in English

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high-risk

US /ˌhaɪˈrɪsk/
UK /ˌhaɪ ˈrɪsk/
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Adjective

involving a greater than usual chance of suffering harm or loss

Example:
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Investing in startups can be a high-risk venture.
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Patients with certain conditions are considered high-risk for complications.
Synonym:
dangerous hazardous perilous risky unsafe
Antonym:
low-risk safe
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risk at-risk at risk high low-risk risk management risk-taking