precarious

Meaning

Not securely held or in position; dependent on chance; uncertain.

not securely held; dangerously unstable or uncertain

Example Sentences

His financial situation is precarious.

The climber was in a precarious position on the edge of the cliff.

Example Expressions

precarious situation

Synonyms

unstable, risky, hazardous, uncertain, insecure, shaky

Entry 1

unstable, risky, hazardous

Entry 2

uncertain, insecure, unstable, shaky, risky

Antonyms

secure, safe, stable

Entry 1

secure, safe, stable

Entry 2

stable, secure, safe

Collocations

precarious balance, precarious position, precarious condition, precarious situation