jeopardy
noun
Simple meaning
A source of danger.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
jehperdeeSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈdʒɛpɚdi
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
A source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
Danger of failure, harm, or loss.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C1 · Advanced (estimated)
- Frequency
- Uncommon
- Formality
- Technical
Word Aura™
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Aura for this meaning
This meaning: A source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
Used this way, jeopardy is a reasonably familiar word with a clearly unfavourable pull. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Negative
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Moderate
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Serious and weighty
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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Word Family
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Compound terms
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The prosecution of a defendant for a criminal offense for which he has already been tried.
A civil right guaranteed by the Fifth Amendment to the US Constitution.
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Synonyms
Sense: source of danger
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