insidious in German
insidious in German is heimtückisch, schleichend, hinterhältig — insidious means causing harm slowly and quietly, so the danger isn't obvious until real damage is done.
insidious in German
heimtückisch
Causing harm in a stealthy, often gradual, manner.
schleichend
Causing harm in a stealthy, often gradual, manner.
heimtückisch
Intending to entrap; alluring but harmful.
hinterhältig
Intending to entrap; alluring but harmful.
hinterlistig
Intending to entrap; alluring but harmful.
What does "insidious" mean?
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adjective Causing harm slowly and quietly, so the danger isn't obvious until real damage is done.
"The disease is insidious, showing almost no symptoms until it has spread."
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insidious in a sentence
- The disease is insidious, showing almost no symptoms until it has spread.
- Prejudice can be insidious, shaping opinions before people notice it happening.
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What is "insidious" in German?
"insidious" in German is heimtückisch, schleichend, hinterhältig. insidious means: Causing harm slowly and quietly, so the danger isn't obvious until real damage is done.
How do you use "insidious" in a sentence?
Example: "The disease is insidious, showing almost no symptoms until it has spread." In German, "insidious" is heimtückisch, schleichend, hinterhältig.
Are there other ways to say "insidious" in German?
Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "insidious": heimtückisch, schleichend, hinterhältig, hinterlistig.
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