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precarious Antonyms

Opposite of precarious

Because the opposite of precarious shifts with each meaning, the 11 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Dependent on chance or uncertain conditions; characterized by a lack of security or stability.

Usage Example

"Many freelance workers face a secure financial existence without guaranteed monthly income."

Strongest
secure
certain
stable
Strong
reliable
assured
dependable
settled

• adjective (Context 2)

Not securely held or in position; dangerously likely to fall or collapse.

Usage Example

"The hikers carefully crossed the narrow, stable wooden bridge suspended high above the gorge."

Strongest
stable
secure
safe
Strong
firm
steady
solid

Similar words to precarious

Words similar to precarious shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

uncertain
unstable
insecure
unsteady
unreliable
perilous
unpredictable
hazardous
See all synonyms of precarious

• Nearby Words

prebuild
prebuilt
precancerous
precarious
precariously
precariousness
precast

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Precarious. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/precarious
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