at-riskadj.
/ətˈrɪsk/, /ˌatˈrɪsk/, U.S. /ətˈrɪsk/, /ˌætˈrɪsk/ That is exposed to the possibility of loss, harm, or other adverse or unwelcome circumstance. Also: (of a list, etc.) comprising those exposed in this way.
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the world > action or operation > harm or detriment > danger > [adjective] > exposed to danger
unsurea1400
periclitate1525
dangeredc1604
endangered1609
unsafea1616
perdua1625
insecure1655
imperilled1656
unsecure1656
naufrageous1694
perilled1819
jeopardized1864
periculant1882
at-risk1965
1965 New Statesman 10 Dec. 951/2 (advt.) The appointment should be of interest to those who are prepared to assist in training child care officers and actively supervising casework of ‘at risk’ families.
1991 News Jrnl. (Wilmington, Delaware) 15 Aug. b9/1 The Community Needs and Initiatives Committee has decided to direct this year's money toward at-risk children and their families.
2001 Independent 27 June i. 11/1 The building..was placed on English Heritage's at-risk register after it fell into neglect over the past 10 years.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, December 2021).
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