dangerous

adjective

dan·ger·ous | \ ˈdān-jə-rəs

; ˈdān-jərs, -zhrəs\

Definition of dangerous

1 : involving possible injury, pain, harm, or loss : characterized by danger a dangerous job

2 : able or likely to inflict injury or harm a dangerous man

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dangerous, hazardous, precarious, perilous, risky mean bringing or involving the chance of loss or injury. dangerous applies to something that may cause harm or loss unless dealt with carefully. soldiers on a dangerous mission hazardous implies great and continuous risk of harm or failure. claims that smoking is hazardous to your health precarious suggests both insecurity and uncertainty. earned a precarious living by gambling perilous strongly implies the immediacy of danger. perilous mountain roads risky often applies to a known and accepted danger. shied away from risky investments

Examples of dangerous in a Sentence

She got into a car accident while driving through a dangerous intersection. He often drives at dangerous speeds. The city can be a dangerous place to live. The storms may cause dangerous flooding. He is wanted for assault with a dangerous weapon. the most dangerous of drugs

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Despite the damage to the ship and the dangerous security situation, the Cole’s commander and crew managed to treat the wounded and stabilize the ship to prevent it from sinking. — Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, "Militant Killed in U.S. Airstrike Was Wanted for USS Cole Bombing," 4 Jan. 2019 At one point, Kimmes tells me, the Infernal Leap track was far more dangerous. — Leif Johnson, PCWorld, "Check out this exclusive look at Guild Wars 2's jaw-dropping Infernal Leap roller beetle track," 26 Nov. 2018 Though most have not officially been in combat roles, these women have taken on crucial responsibilities in very dangerous places, sometimes fighting alongside the men; 168 have died in these wars. — Jim Rendon, Marie Claire, "When Female Veterans Return Home," 29 Oct. 2018 Regardless, TUV Rheinland says the implants were no more dangerous than those with other forms of silicone and seeks to continue with its appeal. — Kaleigh Fasanella, Allure, "Over 5,000 British Women Are Being Accused of Lying About Getting Defunct Breast Implants," 1 Oct. 2018 These newbies also might not get prepped for how to deal with dangerous situations at crowded venues, at night, or inebriated. — Bridget Read, Vogue, "At Burning Man, #MeToo Is More Complicated Than You Think," 28 Aug. 2018 Every senior member of the family will go through training with the Special Air Services (SAS) and learn how to deal with dangerous situations, including a terror attack or attempted kidnapping. — Marcia Moody, Town & Country, "Here's What Prince George and Princess Charlotte's Royal Education Will Entail," 26 Aug. 2018 Croatia’s been the more dangerous team since its goal. — Rory Smith, New York Times, "Croatia Digs Deeper, Burying England’s World Cup Dreams," 12 July 2018 What's more, evidence is mounting that A.I. doesn't need to be a malicious weapon to be dangerous. — Kevin Dupzyk, Popular Mechanics, "How 'Ex Machina' Foresaw the Weaponization of Data," 16 Jan. 2019

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