Precarious (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Fraught with danger; "dangerous waters"; "a parlous journey on stormy seas"; "a perilous voyage across the Atlantic in a small boat"; "the precarious life of an undersea diver"; "dangerous surgery followed by a touch-and-go recovery".
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- The hikers embarked on a precarious journey through the dense forest, navigating steep cliffs and raging rivers.
- The precarious state of the old bridge made it a hazard for drivers, who had to slow down to a crawl to cross it safely.
- The fire department warned residents about the precarious conditions in the abandoned building, which was on the verge of collapse.
- The precarious life of a freelance artist was marked by uncertainty and financial struggles, but also creative freedom.
- The precarious balance of power in the region made it a hotbed of conflict and instability, with tensions simmering just below the surface.
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Meaning 2
Affording no ease or reassurance; "a precarious truce".
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Meaning 3
Not secure; beset with difficulties; "a shaky marriage".
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