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Meaning of precarious
Not safe or secure, uncertain, or unsure.
Etymology of precarious
From the Latin 'precarius', meaning 'obtained by prayer', from 'precari', to pray or beg, with the sense 'dependent on the will of others', later 'held or enjoyed by the favor of others', and hence 'insecure, uncertain'.
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Definitions
- Not safely or securely fixed or placed, in danger of falling or collapse.
- * Not safe or secure, uncertain, or unsure, likely to fall or collapse, or to fail or give way.
- * (Of a situation or condition) uncertain, unsure, or insecure, with a high risk of something undesirable or unpleasant happening.
Usage Examples
- The hikers found themselves in a precarious position on the mountain, with steep cliffs on either side.
- * The economic situation is precarious, with many people struggling to make ends meet.
- * The company's future is precarious, as it is heavily reliant on a single client.