IELTS Anvil

precarious

CEFR: C1

Not securely held or positioned; dangerously unstable and dependent on chance circumstances.

Synonyms

perilous
insecure

Common Collocations

precarious situation
precarious balance
financially precarious

Example Sentence

Freelance workers frequently navigate precarious financial conditions without access to paid sick leave.

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