Synonyms for precarious
- adjective
Definitions
- adj. 1
Dangerously insecure or unstable; perilous.
Related words
- Word family
- precariousness precarity
Example sentences
- uncertain Tom told me that he's uncertain what he should do.
- unstable Back in the 1990s, Algeria was incredibly unstable.
- shaky Your plan is standing on a very shaky base support.
- perilous A secret cove was hidden by perilous-looking rocks.
- critical I can't understand why you are so critical of him.
- uneasy Tom felt uneasy talking to Mary about that matter.
By length
- 5 letters
- risky2, shaky2, tipsy2, dicey2
- 6 letters
- unsafe2, uneasy3, wobbly3
- 7 letters
- dubious3, rickety3, parlous
- 8 letters
- critical3, unstable3, insecure3, doubtful2, perilous3, unsteady3
- 9 letters
- dangerous3, uncertain3, hazardous3, unsettled3, equivocal4, tottering3
- 11 letters
- treacherous3
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (risky2 = 2 syllables).