English / word
precarious
adjective C1MEANING IN ENGLISH
Not securely held or in position; dangerously unstable or uncertain.; not securely held; dangerously unstable or uncertain
Not securely held or in position; dependent on chance; uncertain.; Not securely held or in position; dependent on chance; uncertain.
not securely held; dangerously unstable or uncertain
In context
01
The climber was in a precarious position on the edge of the cliff.
02
His financial situation is precarious.
Synonyms
risky,hazardous,uncertain
Antonyms
secure,safe,stable
Collocations
precarious balance,precarious position,precarious condition