precariously
/prəˈkɛriəsli/
adverb
- In a way that is not safe, stable, or secure; dangerously.
- The old bridge swayed precariously in the strong wind.
- The vase was perched precariously on the edge of the shelf.
- She balanced precariously on one foot while tying her shoe.
- In a way that depends on chance or uncertain conditions; insecurely.
- The company's finances were precariously close to collapse.
- Their peace treaty held precariously, ready to break at any moment.
- He lived precariously, never knowing where his next meal would come from.
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