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    precariousness
    /prəˈkerēəsnəs/

    noun

    • 1. the state of being dangerously likely to fall or collapse: "the precariousness of a cup placed on top of the plinth"

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  2. Precariousness is the condition of being likely to fail or get worse, or the dangerous state of not being in a safe position. Learn more about the meaning, synonyms, and usage of precariousness with examples from the Cambridge English Corpus.

    • English (US)

      the condition of being likely to fail or get worse: She was...

  3. Precariousness is the state or condition of being precarious, which means unstable, uncertain, or likely to fail. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related entries for precariousness.

  4. Precariousness is a state of being in danger or unsure about something. The precariousness of a small child balancing on a rock wall might cause you to wait below with your arms outstretched, ready to catch her.

  5. Precariousness is the condition of being likely to fail or get worse, or the dangerous state of not being in a safe position. Learn more about the meaning, synonyms, and usage of this word with examples from various sources.

  6. Precarious means dependent on chance, uncertain, or insecure. It can also mean dubious or depending on the will of another. See synonyms, examples, and word history of precarious.

  7. adjective. dependent on circumstances beyond one's control; uncertain; insecure: a precarious livelihood. Synonyms: indeterminate, unsure. Antonyms: secure. dependent on the will or pleasure of another; liable to be withdrawn or lost at the will of another: He held a precarious tenure under an arbitrary administration.

  8. Precariousness is the state of not being safe or certain, or the state of being dangerous. Learn how to use this word in sentences and find synonyms and pronunciation tips.