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- DictionaryPrecariousness/prəˈkerēəsnəs/
noun
- 1. the state of being dangerously likely to fall or collapse: "the precariousness of a cup placed on top of the plinth"
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Precariousness is the state or condition of being precarious, which means unstable, uncertain, or risky. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related entries of precariousness in this online dictionary.
Precariousness is the condition of being likely to fail or get worse, or the dangerous state of not being in a safe position. Learn more about the meaning, synonyms, and usage of this word with examples from the Cambridge English Corpus.
Precarious means dependent on chance, uncertain, or insecure. It can also mean dubious or depending on the will of another. See synonyms, examples, and word history of precarious.
Precariousness is the condition of being likely to fail or get worse, or the dangerous state of not being in a safe position. Learn more about the meaning, synonyms, and usage of this word with examples from various sources.
adjective. dependent on circumstances beyond one's control; uncertain; insecure: a precarious livelihood. Synonyms: indeterminate, unsure. Antonyms: secure. dependent on the will or pleasure of another; liable to be withdrawn or lost at the will of another: He held a precarious tenure under an arbitrary administration.
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.
Precariousness is the state of not being safe or certain, or the state of being dangerous. Learn how to use this word in sentences and find synonyms and grammar tips.
