treacherous

Definition

  • adjective: not able to be trusted
  • adjective: characterized by or manifesting 'treachery'
  • synonyms: unfaithful, dangerous, unsafe

Examples

  • Discussions about money can lead couples into 'treacherous' territory.

  • They were not prepared to hike over such 'treacherous' terrain.

  • The snow made their hike all the more 'treacherous'.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) of snow leopard ever filmed in the wild. She greets her one year old cub. Her den is well chosen. It has exceptional views of the surrounding cliffs. On these treacherous slopes no hunter other than the snow leopard would have a chance of catching such fragile prey. A female with young (..)
    2006 TvShow: Planet Earth Title: Mountains Season: 1 Episode 2