Dangerous

9 lettersadjectivecommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

Involving potential harm, risk, or peril. It describes situations, objects, or actions that could cause injury or damage.

“Swimming in the river during floods is extremely dangerous.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈdeɪnʒ(ə)rəs/

Syllables

dan·ger·ous

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Synonyms

hazardous riskyperilousunsafe

Antonyms

safe

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