Dangerous ˈdeɪndʒərəs Situation Extremely Adjective Fog Ice Making

• the situation is extremely dangerous.
• fog and ice are making the roads very dangerous.
• potentially dangerous levels of pesticides
• it's one of the most dangerous places in the world.

dangerous

1. likely to injure or harm somebody, or to damage or destroy something
• The situation is extremely dangerous.
• Fog and ice are making the roads very dangerous.
• potentially dangerous levels of pesticides
• It's one of the most dangerous places in the world.
• The prisoners who escaped are violent and dangerous.
• a conviction for dangerous driving
• Poor air quality is particularly dangerous for young children.
• It would be dangerous for you to stay here.
• The evidence is clear that smoking is dangerous to health.

Extra Examples

• This route through the mountains is notoriously dangerous.
• Conditions have become difficult and dangerous.
• This treatment is extremely dangerous for the mother.
• The substance is not dangerous to humans.
• Flu can be a dangerous illness for some people, including the very young.
• The plans would create more traffic and be dangerous for children and old people.
2. likely to cause problems or have a bad result
• This ruling sets a dangerous precedent.
• Raising income tax is considered politically dangerous.
• As always, it's dangerous to generalize.
3. a situation in which somebody takes risks, usually hoping to gain an advantage
• Both gangs are playing a very dangerous game.
4. a situation or subject that is likely to make somebody angry, or that involves risk
• We'd be on dangerous ground if we asked about race or religion.

Word Origin

• Middle English (in the senses ‘arrogant’, ‘fastidious’, and ‘difficult to please’): from Old French dangereus, from dangier, based on Latin dominus ‘lord’.