par·lous 
/ˈpɑɚləs/ adjective
/ˈpɑɚləs/ adjective formal : full of danger or risk : perilous
▪ The company is in a parlous financial situation. ▪ He talked about the parlous state of the country.
▪ The company is in a parlous financial situation. ▪ He talked about the parlous state of the country.
