precarious

Rank #6861 in frequency

Meanings & Definitions

adjective

"How precarious is your financial situation right now?"

"The kitten's precarious perch on the fence made everyone nervous"

"The stack of books looked precarious on the edge of the table"

"She felt a precarious sense of calm before the storm hit"

"Be careful - that ladder seems quite precarious!"

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