- Hanging in the balance - Highly insecure - Insecure or unsafe - Uncertain - Depending on the will or pleasure of another; held by
courtesy; liable to be changed or lost at the pleasure of another; as,
precarious privileges. - Held by a doubtful tenure; depending on unknown causes
or events; exposed to constant risk; not to be depended on for
certainty or stability; uncertain; as, a precarious state of health;
precarious fortunes.