precarious (Meaning)

Wordnet

precarious (s)

affording no ease or reassurance

fraught with danger

not secure; beset with difficulties

precarious Sentence Examples

  1. The shaky bridge posed a precarious hazard to pedestrians.
  2. Her precarious financial situation made her worry about losing her home.
  3. The politician's precarious position in the polls left him vulnerable to defeat.
  4. The company's precarious cash flow raised concerns about its ability to meet its obligations.
  5. The hiker's precarious ascent on the slippery slope tested their limits.
  6. The building's precarious foundation made it unsafe for habitation.
  7. The country's precarious diplomatic relations with its neighbor threatened stability.
  8. The athlete's precarious grip on the climbing wall made spectators hold their breath.
  9. The doctor's precarious diagnosis meant an uncertain future for the patient.
  10. The pilot's precarious landing in the stormy weather was a testament to their skill.

FAQs About the word precarious

affording no ease or reassurance, fraught with danger, not secure; beset with difficulties

hazardous, risky, uncertain, treacherous,dangerous, dire, menacing, grave, threatening, unhealthy

advantageous, good, beneficial, good, beneficial,advantageous, safe, harmless, innocent,safe

The shaky bridge posed a precarious hazard to pedestrians.

Her precarious financial situation made her worry about losing her home.

The politician's precarious position in the polls left him vulnerable to defeat.

The company's precarious cash flow raised concerns about its ability to meet its obligations.