1. plural of precarity; the state or condition of being precarious; lack of stability or security
Usage: usually used in plural form; formal or academic register
2. plural of precarity; instances or aspects of precarious employment, housing, or living conditions
Usage: social/economic context; contemporary usage

Examples

• The precarities of gig economy work have become a major policy concern.
• Many workers face multiple precarities: unstable income, lack of benefits, and uncertain schedules.
• The study examined the precarities experienced by immigrant communities.
• Economic precarities increased during the pandemic as businesses closed.
• Housing precarities affect millions of families across the country.
• The report highlighted the precarities of contract-based employment.