Risk Assessment Terminology

noun A word used to identify a person, place, thing, or idea.

adjective A word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun, indicating a low quality or standard.

adverb A word that modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb, often indicating the degree or extent of something.

interjection A word or phrase that expresses a sudden or strong emotion, often standing alone as a sentence.

• The company experienced a bad quarter due to economic downturn.
• I had a bad day at work because my computer crashed.
• That movie was so bad, I walked out halfway through.
• His decision to quit his job was like cutting off a bad limb.

adjective describes a noun as causing potential harm or risk

• It is important to be aware of the dangerous conditions when hiking in the mountains.
• Watch out for that dog, he can be pretty dangerous.
• That new roller coaster is lit but also lowkey dangerous.
• Her sharp words were like a dangerous weapon in the argument.

noun a conclusion or resolution reached after consideration

adjective used to describe something related to making a decision

• The board members made a unanimous decision to proceed with the merger.
• I finally made a decision on which car to buy after weeks of research.
• I'm still on the fence about my decision to quit my job and travel the world.
• Sometimes in life, you have to make a decision to close one door in order to open another.

adjective feeling uncertain about something; not confident

• It is doubtful that the experiment results will be replicated in future studies.
• I highly doubt that she will show up to the party tonight.
• I ain't buying it, that story sounds too doubtful to me.
• His promises were as doubtful as a mirage in the desert.

verb Foreseen is the past participle form of the verb 'foresee', which means to predict or anticipate something happening in the future.

• The potential risks were carefully foreseen and addressed in the project plan.
• I never foreseen that happening, it was a total surprise.
• I didn't see that coming, it was totally unforeseen.
• The storm was foreseen on the horizon, a metaphor for the challenges ahead.

verb to warn in advance or beforehand

• I feel it is my duty to forewarn you of the potential risks involved in this investment.
• Just wanted to forewarn you that the boss is in a bad mood today.
• I should forewarn you that the party is going to be lit!
• The dark clouds forewarned of an impending storm.

adjective showing a reckless lack of care or attention

• The heedless driver caused a serious accident by running a red light.
• She was so heedless with her money that she ended up in debt.
• He's always so heedless, he never thinks before he acts.
• The politician's heedless actions led to a scandal that tarnished his reputation.

noun something that can be done or achieved

adjective used to describe something that may happen or be true

• It is important to consider all possible outcomes before making a decision.
• I'll do my best to help you in any way possible.
• I'll try to make it happen if it's at all possible.
• With hard work and determination, anything is possible.

noun the quality or state of being severe; harshness or strictness

adjective severe; extreme; intense

• The severity of the situation called for immediate action.
• The severity of the storm forced us to stay indoors.
• I can't believe the severity of that burn!
• The severity of her words cut deep into his heart.

adjective describes a state of being unsure or not definite

• The outcome of the experiment remains uncertain due to the varying factors involved.
• I'm feeling uncertain about which college to choose for my studies.
• I'm kinda iffy about going to that party, feeling uncertain about the crowd.
• Her mind was a whirlwind of uncertain thoughts, making it hard to focus on one thing.

adjective not able to be foreseen or predicted

• The economic downturn was caused by a series of unforeseeable events.
• I never saw that coming, it was totally unforeseeable.
• That was a real curveball, totally unforeseeable.
• The storm of emotions that followed was like an unforeseeable tsunami.

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun, in this case 'unpromising' describes something that does not show potential for success or development

• The initial results of the experiment were unpromising, but further analysis may reveal more insights.
• I know it looks unpromising now, but don't give up hope just yet.
• The job market is looking pretty unpromising right now, but I'm sure something will come up soon.
• The storm clouds gathering on the horizon painted an unpromising picture for the outdoor event.

noun a unit of risk representing a one-in-a-million chance of death

• The concept of micromort is used to quantify the probability of death in risky activities.
• I heard that skydiving has a high micromort rate.
• Dude, that hike has like a million micromorts, it's crazy!
• Every time you drive without a seatbelt, you're adding a micromort to your life.

noun a word that identifies a person, place, thing, or idea

verb a word that expresses an action or a state of being

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

• The outcome of the election hangs by a hair, with only a few votes separating the candidates.
• The decision to go on a road trip or not hangs by a hair, we just need one more person to join us.
• His chances of passing the test are hanging by a hair, he really needs to study more.
• The fragile peace agreement between the two countries hangs by a hair, any small incident could lead to conflict.

noun a particularly bad or critical situation or event arising from a combination of various unfavorable circumstances

• The economic downturn, coupled with political unrest and a global pandemic, created the perfect storm for a financial crisis.
• With the traffic jam, the rain, and the road construction, it was the perfect storm for being late to work.
• When my car broke down, my phone died, and I got lost, it was like the perfect storm of bad luck.
• The combination of her stressful job, relationship troubles, and health issues was the perfect storm for a mental breakdown.

noun a person, place, thing, or idea

verb a word that expresses an action or state of being

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun

pronoun a word that takes the place of a noun (he/she)

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence (is)

conjunction a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses (who)

interjection a word or phrase that expresses strong emotion (lost)

• In business, he/she who hesitates is lost and may miss out on valuable opportunities.
• When it comes to making decisions, remember that he/she who hesitates is lost.
• Dude, you gotta act fast in this game, he/she who hesitates is lost.
• Life moves quickly, so remember that he/she who hesitates is lost in the race to success.

noun the state or quality of being critical, especially in terms of importance or urgency

• The criticality of the situation required immediate attention from all stakeholders.
• We need to understand the criticality of the problem before we can come up with a solution.
• Dude, the criticality of this issue is off the charts!
• The criticality of her words cut through the tension in the room like a knife.

noun a term used in skiing and snowboarding to refer to skiing or snowboarding on untamed, unmarked, or unpatrolled slopes outside of designated ski runs

• The experienced skier decided to venture off-piste to explore untouched snow.
• Let's go off-piste and find some hidden trails to ski on.
• I love the thrill of going off-piste and carving my own path down the mountain.
• Sometimes in life, it's necessary to go off-piste and take a different approach to reach your goals.

noun a person, place, thing, or idea

adjective describing word that modifies a noun or pronoun

adverb describing word that modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb

• The scientist was puzzled by the presence of an unknown unknown in their research findings.
• I have no idea what I'm supposed to do with this unknown unknown situation.
• I'm totally lost when it comes to dealing with these unknown unknowns.
• Sometimes life throws us curveballs in the form of unknown unknowns.

noun a high, steep rock face at the edge of a cliff

• The hiker stood at the cliff edge, admiring the breathtaking view below.
• Be careful not to get too close to the cliff edge, it's a long way down!
• I felt my heart racing as I peered over the cliff edge.
• She felt like she was standing on a cliff edge, unsure of what to do next.

noun the study or investigation of accidents, especially in order to prevent them from happening again

• Accidentology is the study of the causes and effects of accidents.
• Accidentology helps us understand why accidents happen.
• I never thought accidentology could be so interesting.
• In the accidentology of life, sometimes we crash and sometimes we soar.