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- Dictionarypre·car·i·ous/prəˈkerēəs/
adjective
- 1. not securely held or in position; dangerously likely to fall or collapse: "a precarious ladder"
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Precarious means dependent on chance, uncertain, or insecure circumstances, or dubious premises. Learn the synonyms, examples, history, and usage of this word from the Merriam-Webster dictionary.
Precarious means in a dangerous state because of not being safe or not being held in place firmly. See how to use this adjective in sentences and find synonyms, antonyms, and related words.
Precarious definition: dependent on circumstances beyond one's control; uncertain; insecure. See examples of PRECARIOUS used in a sentence.
Precarious means in danger because not firmly fixed or likely to fall or suffer harm. Learn how to use this adjective in different contexts and see synonyms and related words.
If your life is precarious or you are in a precarious situation, things could become difficult, maybe even dangerous, for you. If your footing or hold on something is precarious, it is unstable or not firmly placed, so that you are likely to slip or lose your grip.
Precarious means not secure, stable, or certain, or dependent on the will or favor of another. Learn the synonyms, pronunciation, and usage of precarious with sentences and collocations.
Precarious means lacking security, stability, or certainty, or based on uncertain or unproved premises. Find the origin, usage, and translations of the word precarious in English and other languages.
