Synonyms of at risk

at risk

phrase

as in susceptible

being in a situation where one is likely to meet with harm

She put her life at risk to rescue residents from the house fire.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• susceptible
• vulnerable
• sensitive
• subject (to)
• prone
• in jeopardy
• liable
• exposed
• endangered
• likely
• open
• in deep water
• unprotected
• unsecured
• uncovered
• unscreened
• unguarded
• undefended

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• invulnerable
• protected
• covered
• secured
• unexposed
• sheltered
• safeguarded
• unsusceptible
• shielded
• insusceptible
• screened
• guarded
• warded

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of at risk

That's because SpaceX advised mission managers that Starling's mission plan put it at risk of coming close to Starlink satellites already operating in an orbital shell at 340 miles (555 km), according to Space News. — Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 25 Aug. 2026

The program for children at risk of violence provided mentorship, summer camps, job training, and nonpolice strategies such as neighborhood beautification projects and community center programs. — Yona Gavino, Miami Herald, 25 Aug. 2026

And yet, the protection of our national treasures is at risk. — Lulu Vilas, Sun Sentinel, 25 Aug. 2026

The condition also puts individuals at risk of poor mental health, typically in the form of anxiety and depression. — Mike McRae 25, New Atlas, 25 Aug. 2026