adjective🔗ShareSuggestive of sexual impropriety; bordering on the indelicate."The comedian's jokes were getting a little risque, so some people in the audience felt uncomfortable. "culturestyleentertainmentsexsocietymoralChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA possible adverse event or outcome"Investing in that new company carries a significant risque, as they are still in the early stages of development. "possibilityoutcomeeventChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe probability of a negative outcome to a decision or event."The risky investment had a high risque of losing all the savings. "attitudepossibilitynegativeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe magnitude of possible loss consequent to a decision or event."The risque associated with investing all your savings in a new, unproven company is very high. "outcomepossibilitybusinessfinanceinsuranceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share(formal use in business, engineering, etc.) The potential (conventionally negative) effect of an event, determined by combining the likelihood of the event occurring with the effect should it occur."The project's biggest risk is the potential delay in material delivery, as the supplier's recent performance shows a high likelihood of this occurring, and the delay would significantly impact the project schedule. "businesstechnicalinsurancefinancepossibilityeconomystatisticseventnegativeindustryscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAn entity insured by an insurer or the specific uncertain events that the insurer underwrites."The insurance company carefully evaluated the risque before issuing the policy, considering the likelihood of floods in the area. "insuranceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
