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   precarious

   /prɪˈkɛːrɪəs/

   adjective

   • 1. not securely held or in position; dangerously likely to fall or collapse: "a precarious ladder"
   • ▪ dependent on chance; uncertain: "he made a precarious living as a painter"

   Word Origin mid 17th century: from Latin precarius ‘obtained by entreaty’ (from prex, prec- ‘prayer’) + -ous.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPRECARIOUS | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   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.

   • English (US)

     in danger because not firmly fixed; likely to fall or suffer...

   • Znaczenie Precarious, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     PRECARIOUS definicja: 1. in a dangerous state because of not...

   • Precarious in Polish

     PRECARIOUS translate: niepewny, niebezpieczny, niepewny,...

   • Precarious in Spanish

     PRECARIOUS translate: precario, precario, precario. Learn...

   • Precarious in Russian

     PRECARIOUS translate: ненадежный, рискованный ,...

   • Precarious in French

     precarious translate: précaire. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Translate English to German

     PRECARIOUS translate: unsicher. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Simplified

     PRECARIOUS translate: 危险的；不牢靠的，不稳的, （情势）不稳定的，不确定的，危险的. Learn...

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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.

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5. www.dictionary.com › browse › precariousPRECARIOUS Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Precarious definition: dependent on circumstances beyond one's control; uncertain; insecure. See examples of PRECARIOUS used in a sentence.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPRECARIOUS definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   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.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryPRECARIOUS | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   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.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › precariousPrecarious - definition of precarious by The Free Dictionary

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   1. Dangerously lacking in security or stability: a precarious posture; precarious footing on the ladder. 2. Subject to chance or unknown conditions: "His kingdom was still precarious; the Danes far from subdued" (Christopher Brooke). 3. Based on uncertain, unwarranted, or unproved premises: a precarious solution to a difficult problem. 4.

9. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › precariousPrecarious - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Grab for the adjective precarious when something is unstable, dangerous or difficult and likely to get worse. Are you totally broke and the people you owe money to keep calling? You're in a precarious financial situation!