precarious situation

Frequency: 7.512.1 per million words

Describes a general set of circumstances that is dangerous or uncertain.

precariousADJECTIVE + NOUN

Categories:

situation

Examples (10)

  • The company found itself in a precarious situation after the market crash.
  • Many families are living in a precarious situation due to rising living costs.
  • His political career was in a precarious situation after the scandal.
  • We must act quickly to prevent the environmental situation from becoming more precarious.
  • Despite the precarious situation, she maintained her composure.
  • The tightrope walker was in a precarious situation high above the crowd.
  • Developing countries often face a precarious economic situation.
  • Leaving the child unattended put him in a precarious situation.
  • The ceasefire agreement created a precarious situation that could collapse at any moment.
  • She realized the precarious situation she was in and sought help.