dangerous

2 definitions • 6 examples

A dangerous person, animal, thing, or activity could harm you:

dangerous chemicals

The men are armed and dangerous.

His parents won't let him play ice hockey because they think it's too dangerous.

[ + to infinitive ] It's dangerous to take more than the recommended dose.

able or likely to cause harm or death, or unpleasant problems:

dangerous chemicals/bacteria

Whooping cough is most dangerous for infants.