Synonyms for jeopardous
- adjective
Most common
Definitions
- adj. 1
Marked by jeopardy; dangerous or perilous
Example sentences
- dangerous You shouldn't have gone to such a dangerous place.
- risky It would probably be risky to do that by yourself.
- treacherous The weather can be very treacherous at this altitude.
- parlous Thou art in a parlous state, shepherd.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| jeopardous | steady | |
| dangerous | steady | |
| risky | rising | |
| treacherous | rising | |
| parlous | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 5 letters
- risky2
- 7 letters
- parlous
- 9 letters
- dangerous3
- 11 letters
- treacherous3
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (risky2 = 2 syllables).