precariously

• Adverb, das einen unsicheren, instabilen oder gefährlichen Zustand beschreibt, oft mit der Gefahr des Sturzes oder Zusammenbruchs; auch von ungewisser oder vom Zufall abhängiger Lage.

An adverb meaning "in a way that is not securely held or in position; dangerously likely to fall or collapse." It describes a state of instability, uncertainty, or dependence on chance.

1. In an unstable or dangerous wayB2formal

   In a way that is not securely held or fixed; dangerously likely to fall or collapse.

   unsicher

   • The vase was perched precariously on the edge of the shelf.
   • He balanced precariously on the narrow ledge.
   • The stack of boxes was piled precariously high.

   Synonymedangerouslyinsecurelyperilouslyshakilytreacherously

   Antonymefirmlysecurelysolidlystablysteadily

2. In an uncertain or risky mannerC1formal

   In a way that is dependent on chance or uncertain circumstances.

   Unsicher

   • The company is precariously close to bankruptcy.
   • She lived precariously, never knowing where her next paycheck would come from.
   • The peace treaty hung precariously in the balance.

   Synonymedangerouslyinsecurelyperilouslyriskyuncertainlyunsteadily

   Antonymefirmlysafelysecurelystably