high-risk

adjective

1

: likely to result in failure, harm, or injury : having a lot of risk

a high-risk activity

high-risk investments

2

: more likely than others to get a particular disease, condition, or injury

high-risk patients

patients in the high-risk group

Examples of high-risk in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

While approaches to protect high-risk patients may limit morbidity and mortality at the margins, COVID-19 deaths are related more to national health, age and demographic breakdown, and population immunity. —Cory Franklin, Twin Cities, 15 May 2024

Now hitched, John and Jane navigate a high-risk mission every week while also facing a new relationship milestone. —Joe Otterson, Variety, 14 May 2024

Wildfire smoke can also contribute to more serious consequences for people in high-risk groups. —Matt Novak / Gizmodo, Quartz, 13 May 2024

Determining which treatment to use for an oncology patient is a ‘high-risk’ activity. —William Mullane, USA TODAY, 12 May 2024

Another Fannie Mae survey found only 37% of those living in FEMA high-risk flood zones and 5% in mid-risk zones were aware of their flood risk. —Priscilla Almodovar, Fortune, 8 May 2024

Oklahoma and Kansas were under a high-risk weather warning on Monday. —CBS News, 8 May 2024

What To Know About Sperm Motility When Trying To Conceive Preeclampsia Prevention A high-risk pregnancy condition, preeclampsia is defined by elevated blood pressure and protein in the urine. —Nicole Harris, Parents, 8 May 2024

Folks shouldn't skip fruits and vegetables altogether, but Consumer Reports does recommend folks eat high-risk produce in moderation. —Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 19 Apr. 2024