PRECARIOUSNESS Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words

precariousness

noun

pri-ˈker-ē-əs-nəs

Definition of precariousness

as in instability

the quality or state of not being firmly fixed in position she quickly moved the china teapot after noticing its precariousness on the shelf

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Recent Examples of precariousness But an Iranian diplomat promptly rejected this, saying such a visit can only come after a final deal — a denial that highlighted the precariousness of the ongoing negotiations. — ABC News, 24 June 2026 The exhibition reflects on precariousness and interconnectedness in today’s world. — Photovogue, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2026 Shifting comments from the Republican president and his top aides are adding to the precariousness of the 12-day-old conflict, which is impacting nearly every corner of the Middle East and causing economic tremors around the globe. — Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026 But the Damascene realization regarding the precariousness of American manufacturing that followed spurred a flurry of activity in Washington—as well as among nations that balked at an authoritarian superpower effectively having a permanent kill switch over their industrial output. — Charlie Campbell, Time, 21 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for precariousness

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instability

Noun

Peruvians voted in favor of Fujimori amid a surge in violent crime, extortion and years of political instability.

— Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026
Leaders are facing a range of barriers to growth in 2026, including cybersecurity threats (58%), regulations and corporate tax rates (43%), inflation (42%), geopolitical instability (40%), and supply chain issues (35%).

— Sentry Insurance, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

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