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    precariousness
    /prɪˈkɛːrɪəsnəs/

    noun

    • 1. the state of being dangerously likely to fall or collapse: "the precariousness of a cup placed on top of the plinth"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPRECARIOUSNESS | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Precariousness is the condition of being likely to fail or get worse, or the dangerous state of not being in a safe position. Learn more about the meaning, synonyms, and usage of precariousness with examples from the Cambridge English Corpus.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › precariousnessPrecariousness Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Precariousness is the state or condition of being precarious, which means unstable, uncertain, or likely to fail. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related entries for precariousness.

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  5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryPRECARIOUSNESS definition | Cambridge English Dictionary

    Precariousness is the condition of being likely to fail or get worse, or the dangerous state of not being in a safe position. Learn more about the meaning, synonyms, and usage of this word with examples from various sources.

  6. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › precariousPrecarious Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Precarious means dependent on chance, uncertain, or insecure. It can also mean dubious or depending on the will of another. See synonyms, examples, and word history of precarious.

  7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › precariousnessPrecariousness - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

    Precariousness is a state of being in danger or unsure about something. The precariousness of a small child balancing on a rock wall might cause you to wait below with your arms outstretched, ready to catch her.

  8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › precariousnessprecariousness noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

    Precariousness is the state of not being safe or certain, or the state of being dangerous. Learn how to pronounce, use and contrast this word with synonyms and antonyms.

  9. www.oed.com › dictionary › precariousness_nprecariousness, n. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English...

    Precariousness is a noun derived from the adjective precarious, meaning dependent on uncertain or unstable factors. The Oxford English Dictionary provides the meaning, pronunciation, frequency, and etymology of precariousness, as well as examples of its usage in written English.