Insidious refers to something treacherous, stealthy, or sly. It describes a danger or strategy that operates in a hidden and subtle way.
Insidioso se refiere a algo que es traicionero, sigiloso o sly. Describe un peligro o una estrategia que opera de manera oculta y sutil.
| Word | insidious |
|---|---|
| Part of Speech | ADJ. |
| Definition | treacherous; stealthy; sly. |
| Sentence | The fifth column is insidious because it works secretly within our territory for our defeat. |
Tags: psat
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