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

  • (..) For us. Yes. We meant "for us." Gollum. Gollum. The precious will be ours... ...once the Hobbitses are dead! You treacherous little toad! - No! No! Master! - No, Sam! Leave him alone! I heard it from his own mouth. He means to murder us. Never! Sméagol wouldn't hurt a fly. (..)
    2003 The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King