precarious
/prɪˈkɛriəs/
adjective
- Not safe or secure; likely to fall, fail, or cause harm.
- The old bridge looked precarious, so we decided not to cross it.
- Her financial situation became precarious after she lost her job.
- The hiker stood on a precarious ledge high above the valley.
- Dependent on chance or uncertain circumstances; risky.
- He made a precarious living as a freelance artist.
- Their hold on power is precarious after the election results.
- The peace between the two countries remains precarious.