perilousness
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8.9
- noun
- /ˈpɛrɪləsnəs/
:
peligrosidad
- Many people underestimate the perilousness of deep-sea diving.
Examples
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The perilousness of the journey discouraged many potential explorers from attempting it.
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The perilousness of climbing Mount Everest is well-documented.
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She underestimated the perilousness of swimming in rough seas at night.
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The report highlights the perilousness of neglecting proper safety measures in construction.
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Climbing that mountain carries a great sense of perilousness due to the rocky terrain and unpredictable weather.
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The perilousness of driving on that icy road forced many to stay home during the storm.
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Everyone acknowledged the perilousness of the expedition into the uncharted jungle.
Synonyms
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1.0
A chance that people or things will be harmed
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5.7
A serious danger that can cause harm or loss
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2.9
A time when people could be hurt or killed
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2.8
A strong chance that people or property will be harmed
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6.1
The chance that something will harm people or property
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8.1
Being unstable and at risk of loss or harm
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4.5
How likely something is to cause harm or loss
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8.3
A very serious and urgent situation that can cause great harm
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7.4
A situation where people or things can be hurt
A situation likely to cause harm or injury
A state that is likely to cause great damage
Being dangerous because it has hidden risks or cannot be trusted
Antonyms
How Dangerous
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Perilousness comes from the common word peril, which traces back to the Latin word periculum meaning 'danger', and the ending -ous means 'full of'. So perilousness is the quality of being 'full of danger', in other words being very risky or dangerous.