Dictionary and Thesaurus

Definition of Precarious

• (a.) Depending on the will or pleasure of another; held by courtesy; liable to be changed or lost at the pleasure of another; as, precarious privileges.
• (a.) Held by a doubtful tenure; depending on unknown causes or events; exposed to constant risk; not to be depended on for certainty or stability; uncertain; as, a precarious state of health; precarious fortunes.

Synonyms of Precarious

• Unstable
• Parlous
• Perilous
• Touch-And-Go
• Shaky

Antonyms of Precarious

Homophones of Precarious