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parlous

adjective

/ˈpɑːrləs/

Meaning

Full of danger or risk; precarious.

The company is in a parlous financial state.

dangerous, risky, precarious, hazardous, unsafe

safe, secure, stable

parlous condition, parlous state, parlous situation

Deserving praise and admiration.

Resembling a corpse; very pale, thin, or bony.

good or constructive; optimistic; confident; favorable

extremely wicked, deeply offensive, or shockingly evil

Made as effective, perfect, or functional as possible.

one-sided; involving only one party