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Treacherous

Definition

(formal) Hazardous or uncertain, especially in a way that makes it difficult to navigate or predict; disloyal or deceitful, often in a subtle way.

Example Sentences

1The treacherous terrain of the mountain made it difficult for the rescue team to reach the stranded hikers.
2Was the company's decision to downsize a treacherous move, or was it a necessary evil?
3The politician's treacherous behavior during the campaign led to a significant loss of public trust.
4Navigating the treacherous waters of office politics requires a great deal of tact and diplomacy.
5The treacherous weather conditions forced the pilot to make an emergency landing at the nearest airfield.

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