precariousness

• Существительное, обозначающее состояние крайней опасности, неопределённости или нестабильности, когда условия являются неустойчивыми или зависящими от случая.

A noun referring to a state of extreme danger, uncertainty, or instability, where conditions are unsettled or dependent on chance.

uncountable

1. Extreme dangerousnessC1formal

   The state of being dangerously unstable or insecure, often involving risk of harm or collapse.

   Крайняя опасность

   • The precariousness of the old bridge made it unsafe for heavy traffic.
   • Climbers are well aware of the precariousness of their position on the cliff.
   • The precariousness of the political situation worried many citizens.

   Synonymsdangerousnessinsecurityinstabilityperilousnessriskiness

   Antonymscertaintysafetysecuritystability

2. Uncertainty or instabilityC1formal

   The quality of being uncertain, doubtful, or dependent on chance circumstances.

   Неопределенность или нестабильность

   • The precariousness of his job made it hard to plan for the future.
   • She felt the precariousness of her financial situation after losing her savings.
   • The precariousness of the peace agreement kept everyone on edge.

   Synonymsdoubtfulnessfrailtyinsecurityinstabilityriskinessuncertaintyunpredictabilityunsteadinessvolatility

   Antonymsassurancecertaintyfixitysafetysecuritysoliditystabilitysureness