noun
- plural of parlousness; the quality or state of being parlous; dangerousness or precariousness
Usage: formal; literary
Examples
- The parlousnesses of the mountain pass were well known to experienced climbers.
- She spoke of the parlousnesses facing the economy with grave concern.
- The parlousnesses of wartime required careful planning and constant vigilance.
- Despite the parlousnesses of the journey, they pressed forward.
- The report detailed the various parlousnesses inherent in the proposed plan.