jeopardy
4 synonyms and 2 antonyms for jeopardy, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A situation of serious risk of harm, failure, or loss.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use jeopardy
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
in jeopardy
put something in jeopardy
lives in jeopardy
Etymology
From Anglo-Norman giu parti, "a divided game" — originally a chess or gambling term for an even, uncertain contest, which by Middle English narrowed to mean simply "risk" or "danger."
Full origin of jeopardy →Frequently asked questions
What does “jeopardy” mean?
The word “jeopardy” means a situation of serious risk of harm, failure, or loss. In plain terms, danger — usually used in the fixed phrase "in jeopardy," meaning at risk.
How do you pronounce “jeopardy”?
“Jeopardy” is pronounced JEH-puh-dee (/ˈd͡ʒɛpɚdi/ in IPA).
How do you use “jeopardy” in a sentence?
Here is “jeopardy” used in a sentence: “The team's playoff hopes are now in jeopardy after the loss.”
What part of speech is “jeopardy”?
“Jeopardy” is a noun.
Where does the word “jeopardy” come from?
The word “jeopardy” comes from Middle English. From Anglo-Norman giu parti, "a divided game" — originally a chess or gambling term for an even, uncertain contest, which by Middle English narrowed to mean simply "risk" or "danger.".
Is “jeopardy” a common word?
“Jeopardy” is an uncommon word in modern English.
