dangerous

The definition of dangerous is something that is potentially harmful, damaging or likely to cause an accident or injury.

(adjective)

An example of dangerous is an angry bear coming towards you.
An example of dangerous is making a decision sure to cause you to get into trouble.
An example of dangerous is a car with bald tires.

See dangerous in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

full of danger; likely to cause injury, pain, etc.; unsafe; perilous

Origin: ME < OFr dangereus

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