- Of, relating to, or characterized by risk: a high-risk business.
- Being particularly subject to potential danger or hazard: a high-risk surgical procedure.
high-risk
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Dictionary:
high-risk (hī'rĭsk') |
adj.
| WordNet: high-risk |
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The adjective has one meaning:
Meaning #1:
not financially safe or secure
Synonyms: bad, insecure, risky, speculative
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