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Synonyms & Similar Words
hazard
danger
peril
threat
jeopardy
uncertainty
chance
gamble
speculation
venture
enterprise
undertaking
endeavor
attempt
effort
expose
vulnerability
susceptibility
liability
precariousness
instability
unpredictability
volatility
uncertainty
doubt
ambiguity
insecurity
exposure
susceptibility
endangerment
imperilment
Meaning of Risk
The primary meaning of the word "Risk" is the possibility that something unpleasant or unwanted will happen.
Definitions
- A situation involving exposure to danger, harm, or loss
- * A person or thing causing a threat or danger
- * A possibility of something unpleasant or unwanted happening
- * To expose someone or something to a possibility of loss, harm, or danger
Etymology of Risk
The word "Risk" originated from the Italian word "risco" or "riscio", which is derived from the Arabic word "rizq", meaning "fortune" or "chance"
The term has been used in English since the 17th century to describe a situation or action that involves a possibility of loss, harm, or danger
Example Uses
- The company took a risk by investing in a new and untested technology
- * The hiker took a risk by climbing the mountain without proper equipment
- * The doctor warned the patient of the risks associated with the surgery