precarious
0 antonyms and opposites of precarious, grouped by meaning.
Adj — Not safe or stable; likely to fail or collapse at any moment.
How to use precarious
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Latin "precarius," meaning "obtained by begging" or "depending on another's favor," from "prex" ("prayer" or "request") — the idea being that something granted at another's whim could be taken away just as easily.
Full origin of precarious →Frequently asked questions
What does “precarious” mean?
The word “precarious” means not safe or stable; likely to fail or collapse at any moment. In plain terms, shaky, unstable, or risky — something that could easily go wrong or fall apart.
How do you pronounce “precarious”?
“Precarious” is pronounced prih-KEH-uh-ree-uhs (/pɹɪˈkɛəɹi.əs/ in IPA).
How do you use “precarious” in a sentence?
Here is “precarious” used in a sentence: “The old ladder left him in a precarious position on the roof.”
What part of speech is “precarious”?
“Precarious” is an adjective.
Where does the word “precarious” come from?
The word “precarious” comes from Latin. From Latin "precarius," meaning "obtained by begging" or "depending on another's favor," from "prex" ("prayer" or "request") — the idea being that something granted at another's whim could be taken away just as easily.
Is “precarious” a common word?
“Precarious” is an uncommon word in modern English.