pre
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Comparative
more precarious
Superlative
most precarious
1
unstable or insecure, often causing anxiety
- The company's finances were in a precarious state, with bankruptcy looming on the horizon.
- After the scandal, the politician's reputation was in a precarious position.
- The financial markets were in a precarious state, with investors fearing a sudden crash.
- He found himself in a precarious situation with no clear solution in sight.
- The political climate was precarious, leading to widespread uncertainty among the citizens.
2
full of danger or uncertainty, likely to cause harm or accidents
- Walking on the icy sidewalk was precarious, and many people slipped and fell.
- The old wooden bridge swayed in the wind, making the crossing feel precarious.
- Driving in heavy fog can be precarious, as visibility is severely limited.
- His health was in a precarious condition following the surgery.
- Her precarious position on the edge of the cliff made everyone nervous.
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3
not secure; beset with difficulties
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