dangerous

The word “dangerous” has 3 syllables: dan-ger-ous

It's pronounced as /ˈdeɪnʤərəs/

What is synonym and antonym for dangerous?

In the thesaurus, “dangerous” has 22 synonyms and 34 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for dangerous along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for dangerous

adverse
alarming
bad
critical
damaging
deadly
detrimental
fatal
harmful
hazardous
nasty
perilous
precarious
risky
serious
terrible
threatening
treacherous
ugly
unhealthy
unsafe
unstable

Antonyms for dangerous

advantageous
agreeable
beneficial
benign
certain
favorable
good
great
happy
harmless
healthful
healthy
honest
innocent
innocuous
inoffensive
kind
nice
nonhazardous
nonthreatening
ok
pleasant
pleasing
safe
secure
stable
strong
sure
trivial
true
unimportant
useful
wholesome
wonderful

Meanings of dangerous

adjective
1. Full of danger.
2. Causing danger; ready to do harm or injury.
3. In a condition of danger, as from illness; threatened with death.
4. Hard to suit; difficult to please.
5. Reserved; not affable.

Example Sentences

Dangerous driving habits like speeding and texting increase the risk of accidents on the road.
Venturing into the wilderness alone can be incredibly dangerous, especially for those unprepared for the challenges.
The scientist warned of the dangerous levels of pollution in the river, posing a threat to aquatic life.
It's essential to wear protective gear when handling dangerous chemicals in the laboratory.
The old bridge had become structurally unsound, making it too dangerous for vehicles to cross.

On this page you'll find 56 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to dangerous, such as: advantageous, adverse, agreeable, alarming, bad, beneficial, benign.

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