Common loanword used in business, finance, health, and everyday contexts to refer to the possibility of loss, danger, or an undesirable outcome.
Risk is inherent in investment.
Smoking poses a major risk to health.
There is a risk of failure with this investment.
He took a big risk and started a new business.
Investors need to bear a certain amount of risk.
She acts in a way that avoids risk as much as possible.
This surgery involves no small amount of risk.