precarious
adjective | /precarious/
Essential WordsMEDIUM
not securely held and likely to fall or dangerous
precarious
adjective | /precarious/
Essential WordsMEDIUMnot securely held and likely to fall or dangerous
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Synonyms
uncertainriskyunstableperilous
Antonyms
safesecurestable
Examples
"They stood on a precarious ledge during the climb."
"The company's finances looked precarious after the losses."
Source: Essential WordsAdded: 11/13/2025
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