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PRECARIOUS

(adj.sat, adj.)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Precarious.

Precarious - as an adjective satellite

Affording no ease or reassurance

Example: "A precarious truce"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
unstable

Fraught with danger

Example: "A parlous journey on stormy seas"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
parlousperiloustouch-and-go

Not secure; beset with difficulties

Example: "A shaky marriage"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
shaky

Precarious - as an adjective

Dangerously insecure or unstable; perilous.

Depending on the intention of another.

Relating to incipient caries.

Example Sentences

"The fragile glassware was placed in a precarious position on the shelf."
"She had a precarious grip on the slippery railing."
"The tightrope walker performed a series of precarious stunts."
"The economy is in a precarious state with high unemployment rates."
"The hikers made their way across the precarious mountain pass."
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Word Game Points

Is PRECARIOUS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, precarious is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PRECARIOUS has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is PRECARIOUS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, precarious is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PRECARIOUS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is PRECARIOUS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, precarious is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PRECARIOUS has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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