Synonyms of in jeopardy

in jeopardy

phrase

as in susceptible

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

Human encroachment has left many once-thriving species in jeopardy.

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of in jeopardy

But Campbell re-iterated his faith in Sheppard yesterday, saying the DC's job is not in jeopardy. — Christian Romo, Freep.com, 22 Sep. 2026

At the end of the night, the viewer votes will be combined with the judges' scores to determine who is in jeopardy of elimination. — Liza Esquibias, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2026

The defensive backs who were on the field Wednesday, such as Jobe, were unfazed when the game’s outcome was in jeopardy. — Andrew Destin, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026

There is a chance DFW won't see storms until the evening, but the 56 consecutive days without rainfall record will be in jeopardy. — Michael Autovino, CBS News, 10 Sep. 2026