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precariousness

noun

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Wiktionary

noun

Etymology: Etymology tree English precarious Proto-Germanic *-inōną Proto-Indo-European *-dyé- Proto-Germanic *-atjaną Proto-Indo-European *-tus Proto-Germanic *-þuz Proto-Germanic *-assuz Proto-Germanic *-inassuz Proto-West Germanic *-nassī Old English -nes Middle English -nesse English -ness English precariousness From precarious + -ness.

  1. A state of being uncertain or unstable.

    Near-synonyms: instability, jeopardy; see also Thesaurus:danger

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