Pronunciation: /prɪˈkærəti/
noun the state of being uncertain or insecure
A1 Many people live in precarity, unsure of where their next meal will come from.
A2 The pandemic has increased precarity for vulnerable populations around the world.
B1 Financial precarity can lead to stress and anxiety for individuals and families.
B2 There are social programs in place to help alleviate precarity for those in need.
C1 The precarity of the current political situation is causing unrest among the population.
C2 The precarity of the global economy is a major concern for world leaders.
adjective relating to or characterized by uncertainty or insecurity
A1 She felt a sense of precarity when she lost her job.
A2 The family lived in precarity due to financial struggles.
B1 The precarity of the situation made it difficult to plan for the future.
B2 The company's precarity was evident in its unstable financial performance.
C1 The precarity of the political climate created uncertainty for investors.
C2 The artist's work explored themes of precarity and vulnerability in modern society.
formal The rise in precarity among the working class is a growing concern for policymakers.
informal I'm really feeling the precarity of my job security right now.
slang Man, the precarity of this situation is stressing me out.
figurative The precarity of their relationship was like walking on thin ice.
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