precarious

Phonetic Respelling: [ pri-kair-ee-uhs ]

Definition:

adj. so unstable or insecure as to be dangerous; risky; dependent on chance or uncertain conditions; based on unproved or questionable premises

Sentence:

He looks in a precarious position balancing on that log.

More example sentences:

He looks in a precarious position balancing on that log.

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Synonyms:

awkward; dangerous; dicey;perilous; risky

Antonyms:

safe; certain

How many syllables in precarious?

4 syllables Play Syllables Game

Divide precarious into syllables:

pre-car-i-ous

Precarious rhymes:

Three Syllable Rhymes
- marius
- various
Four Syllable Rhymes
- aquarius
- gregarious
- hilarious
- nefarious
- vicarious
Five Syllable Rhymes
- stradivarius
- tavoulareas

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