precariousness

• Nom désignant l'état de ce qui est précaire, c'est-à-dire instable, incertain, dangereux ou dépendant de conditions variables, pouvant se dégrader à tout moment.

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

indénombrable

1. Extreme dangerousnessC1formal

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

   dangerosité extrême

   • 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.

   Synonymesdangerousnessinsecurityinstabilityperilousnessriskiness

   Antonymescertaintysafetysecuritystability

2. Uncertainty or instabilityC1formal

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

   Précarité, caractère incertain

   • 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.

   Synonymesdoubtfulnessfrailtyinsecurityinstabilityriskinessuncertaintyunpredictabilityunsteadinessvolatility

   Antonymesassurancecertaintyfixitysafetysecuritysoliditystabilitysureness