Precarity vs. Precariousness — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Precarity and Precariousness
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Precarity
Precarity (also precariousness) is a precarious existence, lacking in predictability, job security, material or psychological welfare. The social class defined by this condition has been termed the precariat.
Precariousness
Dangerously lacking in security or stability
A precarious posture.
Precarious footing on the ladder.
Precarity
(sociology) a condition of existence without predictability or security, affecting material or psychological welfare.
Precariousness
Subject to chance or unknown conditions
"His kingdom was still precarious.
The Danes far from subdued" (Christopher Brooke).
Precariousness
Based on uncertain, unwarranted, or unproved premises
A precarious solution to a difficult problem.
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Precariousness
(Archaic) Dependent on the will or favor of another.
Precariousness
A state of being uncertain or unstable.
The precariousness of political relations between the two countries could lead to war.
Precariousness
Extreme dangerousness
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