at the risk of (doing something)
idiom
: despite the possibility of (doing something that could be considered improper, wrong, etc.)
At the risk of sounding rude, I have to ask you how old you are.
Examples of at the risk of (doing something) in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
While some Hollywood studios such as Lionsgate and Blumhouse have collaborated with AI companies, others have been reluctant to announce partnerships at the risk of offending talent that have voiced concerns over how AI could be used to alter their digital likeness without adequate compensation.
—
Wendy Lee, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2025
An aging farmer refuses to leave his longstanding way of life behind at the risk of losing what truly matters to him.
Toots.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 25 June 2025
However, at the risk of losing Francesco, the company relented and she was brought back onboard — albeit living in separate quarters.
—Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 June 2025
During Episode 18, the islanders were informed that America had been voting for their favorite individual girl and boy islanders, leaving those with the fewest votes at the risk of being dumped.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 24 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for at the risk of (doing something)
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Wendy Lee, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2025
An aging farmer refuses to leave his longstanding way of life behind at the risk of losing what truly matters to him.
Toots.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 25 June 2025
However, at the risk of losing Francesco, the company relented and she was brought back onboard — albeit living in separate quarters.
—Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 June 2025
During Episode 18, the islanders were informed that America had been voting for their favorite individual girl and boy islanders, leaving those with the fewest votes at the risk of being dumped.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 24 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for at the risk of (doing something)
Cite this Entry
“At the risk of (doing something).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/at%20the%20risk%20of%20%28doing%20something%29. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share