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precarious Synonyms

Another word for precarious

Choosing another word for precarious depends on context, so the 18 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match 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 uncertain financial existence without guaranteed monthly income."

Strongest
uncertain
insecure
Strong
unpredictable
unreliable
risky
tenuous
fragile
touch-and-go
dicey
unsure

• adjective (Context 2)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
unstable
insecure
Strong
unsteady
perilous
hazardous
treacherous
dangerous
wobbly
shaky

Opposites of precarious

The opposite of precarious shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

stable
secure
safe
certain
assured
firm
steady
reliable
See all opposites of precarious

• Nearby Words

prebuttal
precalculus
precancerous
precarious
precariously
precariousness
precast

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