dangerous
dangerous Lexical Profile
dangerous Game Scores & Validity
• adjective
Able or likely to cause physical injury, harm, or damage.
"Driving on icy mountain roads without winter tires is extremely dangerous."
Likely to cause serious problems, undesirable consequences, or a bad result.
"Spreading unverified medical advice online is a dangerous practice that can mislead the public."
Posing a formidable threat to an opponent in a competition or contest.
"Even when trailing in the final minutes, their striker remains a dangerous player near the goal."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed from Anglo-Norman and Old French 'dangereus' (originally meaning 'arrogant, domineering, or difficult to please'), derived from 'dangier' ('power, jurisdiction, or mastery'), ultimately from Vulgar Latin '*dominiarium', from Latin 'dominium' ('ownership, lordship').