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

Why are pets more at risk than people from plants that are toxic? — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 July 2026

If you’re diagnosed with cyclosporiais, share dietary information with your doctor to help health officials keep track of what foods are at risk of contamination, the CDC said. — Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 14 July 2026

Layoffs for Californians are imminent, with local officials reporting that at least 2,500 jobs are at risk in Los Angeles alone. — Evelyn Ronan, Sacbee.com, 13 July 2026

There’s growing evidence that healthy lifestyle changes can improve brain health in older adults at risk of dementia. — Lily Alvino, NBC news, 13 July 2026