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

As long as the players refuse a salary cap, the start of next season, at the very least, is in jeopardy. — Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 15 July 2026

President Claudia Sheinbaum has dismissed as fake news any notion that Mexico is in jeopardy of losing the collection. — Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026

Wells Fargo’s earnings are a test of whether the stock’s standing in our portfolio remains in jeopardy. — Jeff Marks, CNBC, 13 July 2026

The show wrapped up its nine-episode first season on July 3 with a huge cliffhanger that puts a main character in jeopardy. — Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 July 2026