Treacherous

B2 8+

Pronunciation: /ˈtrɛtʃərəs/

Definitions of treacherous

adjective treacherous - guilty of or involving betrayal or deception

Example Sentences

A1 The mountain path was treacherous, so we had to be careful while hiking.

A2 The driver navigated the treacherous road with caution, avoiding any potential hazards.

B1 The treacherous waters made it difficult for the sailors to reach the shore safely.

B2 The treacherous terrain posed a challenge for the expedition team as they made their way through the jungle.

C1 The treacherous political landscape required careful maneuvering to avoid any potential pitfalls.

C2 The treacherous betrayal by his closest friend left him feeling devastated and betrayed.

Examples of treacherous in a Sentence

formal The treacherous mountain terrain posed a significant challenge for the hikers.

informal The road up ahead is pretty treacherous, so drive carefully.

slang Watch out for that treacherous dude, he can't be trusted.

figurative Navigating the treacherous waters of politics requires skill and cunning.

Grammatical Forms of treacherous

past tense

betrayed

plural

treacherous

comparative

more treacherous

superlative

most treacherous

present tense

is treacherous

future tense

will be treacherous

perfect tense

has been treacherous

continuous tense

is being treacherous

singular

treacherous

positive degree

treacherous

infinitive

to be treacherous

gerund

being treacherous

participle

treacherous

Origin and Evolution of treacherous

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old French
Story behind the word: The word 'treacherous' originated from the Old French word 'trecheros' meaning deceptive or untrustworthy.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'treacherous' has retained its meaning of deceitful or untrustworthy, with minor changes in usage and connotations.