Precarious meaning

What does “precarious” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“precarious” is an adjective with 3 meanings. Its most common meaning is: affording no ease or reassurance.

precarious

adjective

affording no ease or reassurance
“a precarious truce”
Synonymsunstable
fraught with danger
“dangerous waters”
“a parlous journey on stormy seas”
Synonymsparlous perilous touch-and-go
not secure; beset with difficulties
“a shaky marriage”
Synonymsshaky

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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