precarity
pri-KAIR-i-tee
Definition
The state of being insecure, unstable, or uncertain, particularly regarding one's socioeconomic circumstances, employment, or overall livelihood.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'precarius,' meaning 'obtained by prayer or entreaty.' The word evolved from the sense of something held only by the favor of another, thus being uncertain and subject to being taken away at any time.
In the news
In the article, precarity is used to describe the underlying social and economic instability that drives the characters' desperate behaviors and transactional relationships. It highlights the vulnerability of individuals living in a world where security is fragile and social connections have been replaced by commercial exchange.
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