treacherous — guilty of or involving betrayal or deception; having hidden or unpredictable dangers
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: guilty of or involving betrayal or deception; having hidden or unpredictable dangers
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtretʃərəs/
Korean meaning: 배반하는, 위험한, 믿을 수 없는
Korean pronunciation: **트레**처러스
Example Sentences
- My GPS led me down a treacherous mountain road that looked like a goat yoga class.
- The politician's treacherous smile reminded everyone of a used car salesman.
- Ice on the sidewalk creates treacherous walking conditions.
treacherous
ADJECTIVE//ˈtretʃərəs//
guilty of or involving betrayal or deception; having hidden or unpredictable dangers
a smiling hiking guide points toward a seemingly safe path while secretly leading a trusting tourist toward a dangerous cliff edge. The guide's expression shows a hidden smirk as they gesture confidently forward. The path ahead appears normal but has loose rocks and a hidden drop-off just out of the tourist's view. The tourist follows trustingly with a backpack, completely unaware of the concealed danger. Other hikers in the background look concerned as they notice the unsafe route. someone guilty of betrayal while involving hidden and unpredictable dangers
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'trecherous,' derived from 'trecher' meaning 'to deceive or cheat.' The word was commonly used in medieval times to describe those who betrayed trust or committed acts of disloyalty.
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📝Examples
“My GPS led me down a treacherous mountain road that looked like a goat yoga class.”
“The politician's treacherous smile reminded everyone of a used car salesman.”
“Ice on the sidewalk creates treacherous walking conditions.”
“She discovered her best friend's treacherous betrayal through a leaked text message.”
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