Word Meaning

Meaning of "precarious" and the crossword clue

- Hanging in the balance
- Highly insecure
- Insecure or unsafe
- Uncertain
- Depending on the will or pleasure of another; held by courtesy; liable to be changed or lost at the pleasure of another; as, precarious privileges.
- Held by a doubtful tenure; depending on unknown causes or events; exposed to constant risk; not to be depended on for certainty or stability; uncertain; as, a precarious state of health; precarious fortunes.