Pronunciation: /prɪˈkɛriəs/
adjective showing uncertainty or instability; dangerously lacking in security or stability
A1 Walking on a narrow bridge can be precarious for some people.
A2 The hiker found himself in a precarious situation when he got lost in the mountains.
B1 The company's financial situation is precarious due to the recent economic downturn.
B2 The political climate in the region is precarious, with tensions running high.
C1 The fragile ceasefire between the two warring factions is precarious and could collapse at any moment.
C2 The artist's reputation was in a precarious state after his controversial statements caused a public outcry.
formal The company's financial situation is quite precarious at the moment.
informal She's in a precarious position with her boss right now.
slang I wouldn't mess with that guy, he's in a really precarious situation.
figurative Their relationship was hanging by a precarious thread after the argument.
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