Monday, 31 October 2016

Insidious

Monday 31st November 2016

Insidious - /ɪnˈsɪdɪəs/

Adjective

Proceeding in a gradual, subtle way, but with very harmful effects.

Example sentence
Adjective
Sexual harassment is a serious and insidious problem’

Origin
Mid 16th century: from Latin insidiosus cunning, from insidiae an ambush or trick, from insidere lie in wait for, from in- on + sedere sit.


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