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Another word for parlous

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Adjective

  1. Involving possible risk, loss, or injury

    See also:

    safety

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Another word for parlous

Modifier
  1. See also:

    unsafe

    deadly

    dangerous

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Sentence Examples

  • Sebastian is in a parlous state if he is reduced to drinking absinthe in quantity.

  • parlous state of the NHS today.

  • parlous situation can hardly be blamed on teachers.

  • parlous condition of our national identity.

  • parlous position it will not be an easy game.

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