precarious (프리**케**어리어스) — not securely held or in position; dependent on chance; uncertain
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: not securely held or in position; dependent on chance; uncertain
Pronunciation (IPA): /prɪˈkeriəs/
Korean meaning: 불안정한, 위태로운, 불확실한
Korean pronunciation: 프리**케**어리어스
Example Sentences
- My job is so precarious that I'm always one dad joke away from getting fired.
- The company's financial situation became increasingly precarious after the CEO bought a golden toilet.
- Living paycheck to paycheck puts many families in a precarious economic position.
precarious
ADJECTIVE//prɪˈkeriəs//
not securely held or in position; dependent on chance; uncertain
Dangerously unstable and insecure position
Juggling various things looks hilarious, but it's precarious!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'precarius' meaning 'obtained by begging or entreaty,' derived from 'precari' meaning 'to pray or entreat.' The word originally referred to something held at the discretion of another person, hence uncertain and unstable.
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📝Examples
“My job is so precarious that I'm always one dad joke away from getting fired.”
“The company's financial situation became increasingly precarious after the CEO bought a golden toilet.”
“Living paycheck to paycheck puts many families in a precarious economic position.”
“The peace treaty created only a precarious calm between the two nations.”
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