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precarious
[pri-kair-ee-uhs]
adjective
dependent on circumstances beyond one's control; uncertain; insecure.
a precarious livelihood.
Synonyms: ,Antonyms:dependent on the will or pleasure of another; liable to be withdrawn or lost at the will of another.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.
Synonyms: , , ,Antonyms:exposed to or involving danger; dangerous; perilous; risky.
the precarious life of an underseas diver.
Synonyms:Antonyms:having insufficient, little, or no foundation.
a precarious assumption.
Synonyms: , ,Antonyms:
precarious
/ ɪˈɛəɪə /
adjective
liable to failure or catastrophe; insecure; perilous
archaicdependent on another's will
Other 51Թ Forms
- precariously adverb
- precariousness noun
- superprecarious adjective
- superprecariousness noun
- unprecarious adjective
- unprecariousness noun
- ˈdzܲԱ noun
- ˈdzܲ adverb
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of precarious1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of precarious1
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Example Sentences
The ground's TV gantry is notorious for the precarious journey across its roof to access it.
Into this conundrum walks 51-year-old Frank - the charismatic and warm Dane who will swap the structure and stability of Brentford for the precarious, unwieldy beast that is Spurs.
Russell said Verstappen's rivals could benefit from his precarious position at this weekend's Canadian Grand Prix.
The space reminds viewers and characters alike how precious and precarious privacy is in this world.
Describing her situation as "precarious", she said she worried about how she could make her regular trips to Germany when the travel ban began.
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