1. the state of being uncertain, unstable, or insecure, especially regarding employment or living conditions
Usage: often used in academic and social contexts to describe economic or social vulnerability

Examples

• The precarity of gig work means many drivers lack health insurance and job security.
• Economic precarity has increased for young adults entering the job market.
• She experienced precarity after losing her full-time position and relying on freelance work.
• The precarity of housing in urban areas forces many families to spend most of their income on rent.
• Workers in the service industry often face precarity due to irregular schedules and low wages.
• The study examined how precarity affects mental health and well-being.