Parlous
/ˈpɑːrləs/adjective
In a situation full of dangers or difficulties.
The country's economy is in a parlous state.
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Formal
adjective
Bad or inferior in quality.
The theater was in a parlous condition before the renovation.
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Formal
adjective
In a situation full of dangers or difficulties.
The country's economy is in a parlous state.
Usage tips
Formal
adjective
Bad or inferior in quality.
The theater was in a parlous condition before the renovation.
Usage tips
Formal
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Pro Tip 1/3Dangers Present
Use 'parlous' to describe situations with potential harm or failure.
Attempting to cross the bridge in its parlous state could be fatal.
Pro Tip 2/3Serious Tone
'Parlous' can impart a solemn and serious tone to your statement.
Navigating through the negotiations with the rebels was a parlous journey.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Physical
'Parlous' often refers to abstract concepts, not just physical danger.
With the CEO's resignation, the company faces a parlous future.
Compare with
dangeroushazardousperilousprecariousriskysafesecuretreacherous
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War in Ukraine -- and...
So even though I don't think that the energy situation will become so parlous that it would affect Putin's decision making, I do think that the West's response does matter on the ground. The war is kind of having radiating economic shock waves around the world now,
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man in parlous and we are going to stay here with these animals for a little while longer and see if anything happens and let's go and see if Taylor's got
Video examples
War in Ukraine -- and...
So even though I don't think that the energy situation will become so parlous that it would affect Putin's decision making, I do think that the West's response does matter on the ground. The war is kind of having radiating economic shock waves around the world now,
Video examples
Safari Live - Day 162 PIPE...
man in parlous and we are going to stay here with these animals for a little while longer and see if anything happens and let's go and see if Taylor's got
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