treacherous
treach·er·ous
adj \ˈtre-chə-rəs, ˈtrech-rəs\Definition of TREACHEROUS
1
: characterized by or manifesting treachery : perfidious
2
a : likely to betray trust : unreliable <a treacherous memory> b : providing insecure footing or support <treacherous quicksand> c : marked by hidden dangers, hazards, or perils
— treach·er·ous·ly adverb
— treach·er·ous·ness noun
See Examples of TREACHEROUS
- a treacherous act of betrayal
- They were not prepared to hike over such treacherous terrain.
- The snow made their hike all the more treacherous.
- Discussions about money can lead couples into treacherous territory.
First Known Use of TREACHEROUS
14th century
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Synonyms: disloyal, false, fickle, inconstant, perfidious, recreant, traitorous, faithless, unfaithful, untrue
Related Words: irresponsible, trustless, undependable, unreliable, untrustworthy; faltering, hesitant, vacillating, wavering; dubious, irresolute, uncertain; apathetic, dispassionate, uninterested
Near Antonyms: dependable, dutiful, reliable, responsible, solid, tried, tried-and-true, trustable, trustworthy, trusty; unfaltering, unhesitating, unwavering; determined, intent, resolute; confirmed, dyed-in-the-wool, inveterate, sworn; ardent, avid, enthusiastic, fervent, fervid, impassioned, passionate
See Synonym Discussion at faithless
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