precariously

Meaning

In a way that is not safe or stable, and therefore likely to fall, fail, or cause harm.

Examples

• The climber clung precariously to the edge of the cliff.
• His financial situation was precarious, with many debts.

Pronunciation: /prɪˈkeərioʊəsli/

How to Use precariously

precariously balanced (collocation)

Describing something in an unstable position, likely to fall. — "The tower was precariously balanced, threatening to collapse."

precariously close (collocation)

Very near to a dangerous or undesirable situation. — "The company was precariously close to bankruptcy."

precariously perched (collocation)

Located in a high or unstable position. — "The eagle's nest was precariously perched on the cliff's edge."

Synonyms of precariously

Words with a similar meaning to precariously:

• dangerously
• unsteadily
• insecurely
• hazily

Antonyms of precariously

Words with the opposite meaning to precariously:

• safely
• securely
• steadily