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Definition precarious in American English

precarious adjective

adjective
/prɪˈkeriəs/
1

likely to change or become dangerous without warning

Example

a precarious future/situation/position/existence

Example

For the refugees life was always precarious.

Synonyms and related words
dangerous harmful disastrous
2

not safe or likely to fall

Example

Her position on the ledge was somewhat precarious.

Example

a precarious chimney

Definition precarious in American English