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/pəˈrɪləs ˌsɪtʃʊˈeɪʃən/ · per·i·lous si·tu·a·tion
noun
- A hazardous or precarious circumstance that poses a threat to safety or well-being. The pilot navigated the plane through the perilous situation of a severe thunderstorm.
- A situation that is fraught with difficulty or uncertainty, often requiring careful consideration or caution. The company found itself in a perilous situation after a major investor pulled out of the deal.
Synonyms
hazardous situationprecarious circumstancedifficult situationdelicate situationchallenging situationrisky situationtreacherous situation
Antonyms
Did you know? The phrase 'perilous situation' has been used in various contexts, including literature and film. For example, in the novel 'The Hunger Games' by Suzanne Collins, the protagonist Katniss Everdeen faces a perilous situation in the arena, where she must fight for survival against other tributes.