riskiness

Definitions

The state or quality of being likely to result in danger, loss, or failure.

The degree of uncertainty or hazard associated with a particular course of action.

Examples

The riskiness of the investment strategy made many conservative shareholders hesitant to commit their capital.

Investors often evaluate the riskiness of a startup by analyzing its burn rate and market competition.

Due to the inherent riskiness of the expedition, the team underwent rigorous safety training before departure.

Synonyms

danger hazard peril precariousness uncertainty jeopardy vulnerability

Antonyms

safety security certainty stability harmlessness reliability predictability