treacherous (/ˈtretʃ.ər.əs/)
adjective · Advanced · Adjectives
🔊 /ˈtretʃ.ər.əs/
Meaning
Meaning: disloyal; dangerous
Betraying trust; or dangerously unstable and unpredictable.
Examples
🗣 The treacherous mountain path had hidden ice that caused many accidents.
Etymology
From Old French ‘trecheor’ (deceiver), from ‘trechier’ (to cheat).
How & Where It’s Used
Describes both disloyal people and physically hazardous conditions.
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Tags: character, danger