Precarious

adjOne word substitutionSynonymAntonymSSC PYQ × 9

/priːkˈɛriːəs/ · प्रिकेयरियस

Meaning

Dependent on chance or uncertainty

Exposed to or involving danger

Not safe or certain; dangerous

हिंदी अर्थ

अनिश्चित और असुरक्षित

Synonyms · पर्यायवाची
DangerousInsecureRiskyPerilousUnsafe
Antonyms · विलोम
ReliableStableSecureCertainAssuredSure
Example sentences

The ladder was in a precarious position.

They live on a precarious income.

Daily use: Seedhi precarious tarike se lagi thi.

Word forms
Precariousness nPrecarious adjPrecariously adv
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जब हालात uncertain हों तो precaution लेनी पड़ती है। जिसमें precaution चाहिए, वह precarious।

When a situation is uncertain, you must take precaution. So remember: the situation that needs PRECAUTION is PRECARIOUS.

Exam note

Synonym में unstable, risky, insecure और perilous आते हैं; antonym secure, stable और safe हैं।

Synonyms offered are unstable, risky, insecure and perilous; antonyms are secure, stable and safe.

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