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Synonyms of precarious

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Another word for precarious is unsafe. Other synonyms of precarious are wobbly, unsteady, rickety, tottering and shaky.

Synonyms and similar words for precarious

adjectiveDangerously insecure or unstable; perilous.

  • unsteadyNot held firmly in position; physically unstable.
  • ricketyOf an object: not strong or sturdy, as because of poor construction or upkeep; not safe or secure.
  • shakyEasily shaken; tottering; unsound.
  • totteringUnsteady, precarious or rickety.
  • unsafeNot safe (various senses); dangerous.
  • unstable
  • wobblyUnsteady and tending to wobble.
  • touch-and-go

Meaning of precarious

  1. adjective Dangerously insecure or unstable; perilous.
  2. adjective Depending on the intention of another.
  3. adjective Relating to incipient caries.

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Questions about synonyms of precarious

What is another word for precarious?
Precarious has 8 synonyms on Word.ws, such as unsafe, wobbly, unsteady, rickety, tottering and shaky.
What does precarious mean?
Precarious means dangerously insecure or unstable; perilous.

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