Difference between Precarious and Unsafe

What is the difference between Precarious and Unsafe?

Precarious as an adjective is dangerously insecure or unstable; perilous while Unsafe as an adjective is not safe; dangerous

Precarious

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: dangerously insecure or unstable; perilous depending on the intention of another

Example sentence: Most of the clubs I have had, they have been in a precarious situation when I have taken over and I have had to change it, even going back to Scarborough and all that.

Unsafe

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: not safe; dangerous

Example sentence: Since I started CrossFit, I've read and heard about the critics talk about how unsafe it is, and my only response to that is any form of exercise can be unsafe if you don't have the proper coaching, education and guidance.

We hope you now know whether to use Precarious or Unsafe in your sentence.

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