precarious
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Britannica Dictionary definition of PRECARIOUS
[more precarious; most precarious]
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not safe, strong, or steady
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He earned a precarious livelihood/living by gambling.
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She was in a state of precarious [=delicate] health.
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The government is in a precarious position. [=a dangerous position that must be dealt with carefully]
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The strong wind almost knocked him off of his precarious perch on the edge of the cliff.
— precariously
adverb-
The vase was placed precariously close to the edge of the table.
