jeopardy
word
/ˈdʒɛpɝdi/
JEP-ur-dee
/dʒˈɛpədi/
JEP-uh-dee
Definition
A situation where someone or something is in danger of harm, loss, or failure.
Usage & Nuances
'Jeopardy' is formal, mostly used in written or serious spoken English. Often found in phrases like 'in jeopardy' (at risk) or 'put in jeopardy'. Not used in casual conversation; say 'danger' or 'risk' instead.
Spanish: peligroPortuguese (BR): perigoPortuguese (PT): perigoChinese (Simplified): 危险Chinese (Traditional): 危險Hindi: ख़तरे मेंArabic: خطرBengali: বিপদ - ঝুঁকিRussian: опасность - угрозаJapanese: 危険（きけん） - 危機（きき）Vietnamese: nguy hiểm - rủi roKorean: 위험Turkish: tehlike - riskUrdu: خطرIndonesian: bahaya
Example Sentences
His mistake put the project in jeopardy.
basic
Wild animals are in jeopardy because of deforestation.
basic
If we ignore these warnings, our future could be in jeopardy.
natural
Her career was suddenly in jeopardy after the scandal.
natural
I wouldn’t put our friendship in jeopardy over something so small.
natural
The old bridge is in jeopardy of collapsing.
basic