treacherous
[ trech-er-uhs ]
/ ˈtrɛtʃ ər əs /
adjective
characterized by faithlessness or readiness to betray trust; traitorous.
deceptive, untrustworthy, or unreliable.
unstable or insecure, as footing.
dangerous; hazardous: a treacherous climb.
Origin of treacherous
SYNONYMS FOR treacherous
2
deceitful.
OTHER WORDS FROM treacherous
Words nearby treacherous
trayf,
traymobile,
trazodone,
trc,
tre corde,
treacherous,
treachery,
treacle,
treacle mustard,
tread,
tread the boards
Example sentences from the Web for treacherously
British Dictionary definitions for treacherously
treacherous
/ (ˈtrɛtʃərəs) /
adjective
betraying or likely to betray faith or confidence
unstable, unreliable, or dangerous
treacherous weather; treacherous ground