- precariousness
- noun see precarious
New Collegiate Dictionary. 2001.
precariousness
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precariousness — index danger, doubt (indecision), hazard, jeopardy, peril, predicament, risk Burton s Legal Thesaurus … Law dictionary
precariousness — noun A state of being uncertain or unstable. The precariousness of political relations between the two countries could lead to war … Wiktionary
precariousness — precarious ► ADJECTIVE 1) not securely held or in position; likely to fall. 2) dependent on chance; uncertain. DERIVATIVES precariously adverb precariousness noun. ORIGIN Latin precarius obtained by entreaty , from prex prayer … English terms dictionary
precariousness — noun 1. extreme dangerousness • Derivationally related forms: ↑precarious • Hypernyms: ↑dangerousness 2. being unsettled or in doubt or dependent on chance the uncertainty of the outcome the precariousness of his income … Useful english dictionary
Precariousness — Precarious Pre*ca ri*ous, a. [L. precarius obtained by begging or prayer, depending on request or on the will of another, fr. precari to pray, beg. See {Pray}.] 1. Depending on the will or pleasure of another; held by courtesy; liable to be… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
precariousness — See precariously. * * * … Universalium
precariousness — (Roget s Thesaurus II) noun 1. The quality or condition of being physically unsteady: instability, ricketiness, shakiness, unstableness, unsteadiness, wobbliness. See FLEXIBLE. 2. The quality or condition of being erratic and undependable:… … English dictionary for students
precariousness — pre car·i·ous·ness || prɪ kerɪənɪs / keÉ™r n. risk, peril; danger, hazard; insecurity, instability, unsureness … English contemporary dictionary
precariousness — pre·car·i·ous·ness … English syllables
precariousness — See: precarious … English dictionary
