precariousness

noun
UK: /prɪˈkeəriəsnəs/
US: /prɪˈkeriəsnəs/

  1. The state of being uncertain, unstable, or subject to risk; a condition of danger or instability.

    1. The precariousness of his job made him anxious.
    2. The precariousness of the peace agreement worried international observers about future stability.

  2. The quality of being dependent on chance or circumstances; lacking predictability or reliability.

    1. The business's precariousness concerned the investors a lot.
    2. The precariousness of the weather made planning the outdoor event quite difficult.

Synonyms

instability uncertainty danger insecurity

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "precariousness" in English means: The state of being uncertain, unstable, or subject to risk; a condition of danger or instability., The quality of being dependent on chance or circumstances; lacking predictability or reliability..

The phonetic transcription of "precariousness" is /prɪˈkeəriəsnəs/ in British English and /prɪˈkeriəsnəs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "precariousness": instability, uncertainty, danger, insecurity.

Example usage of "precariousness": "The precariousness of his job made him anxious.". More examples on the page.