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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A state of being uncertain or unstable. uncountable

   "The precariousness of political relations between the two countries could lead to war."

2. 2
   being unsettled or in doubt or dependent on chance wordnet
3. 3
   extreme dangerousness wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

dangerdelicacyhazardinfirmityinsecurityinsecurity

Example

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"The precariousness of political relations between the two countries could lead to war."

Etymology

From precarious + -ness.

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