endangered

Definition

  • adjective: being or relating to an endangered species
  • used to describe a type of animal or plant that has become very rare and that could die out completely
  • synonyms: vulnerable

Examples

  • Two more species have been added to the 'endangered list'. [=a list of plant and animal species that are protected by law because there are very few of them]

  • The bald eagle is no longer considered an 'endangered species'. [=a species that is in danger of becoming extinct]

  • The controversy 'endangered' [='threatened'] his chances for reelection.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) I'm more worried about your career as a pilot. What if I did blow this? What are you saying? What if I did things wrong, closing my career? If I endangered the lives of those passengers. Sully, Watch the news! You're a hero! And everyone is going to get used to it, Including the NTSB. (..)
    2016 Sully
  • (..) I love you. Well, only he can answer. But we now know, it was a wrong choice. A choice that endangered the lives of all of those on board. So, while much of the country hails him as a hero this new information will certainly change everyone's understanding of the so called Miracle on the Hudson (..)
    2016 Sully