pernicious
/pəˈnɪʃəs/
English C2 · ProficientadjectiveSociety
pernicious (adjective) means very harmful, often in a way that is hard to notice.
Persian: زیانبار و پنهان
Meaning of pernicious
| Word | pernicious |
|---|---|
| Definition | very harmful, often in a way that is hard to notice |
| Persian | زیانبار و پنهان |
| Pronunciation | /pəˈnɪʃəs/ |
| Part of speech | adjective |
| Level | C2 (Proficient) |
Example sentence
Gossip can have a pernicious effect on a team.
شایعهپراکنی میتواند اثر مخربی بر یک تیم بگذارد.
Synonyms of pernicious
harmful, destructive
Opposites of pernicious
beneficial
Common phrases with pernicious
- pernicious influence
- pernicious effect
- pernicious habit
Related English words
capitulateto stop resisting and agree to what is demanded · C2clandestinedone secretly, usually because it is not allowed · C2pervasivepresent or noticeable in every part of something · C2ubiquitousseeming to be present everywhere · C2vindicateto prove that someone or something was right or not guilty · C2autonomythe freedom to make your own decisions · C1consensusan opinion that all members of a group agree with · C1controversialcausing a lot of disagreement or argument · C1
Questions about pernicious
What does pernicious mean?
pernicious (adjective) means very harmful, often in a way that is hard to notice.
What is the Persian meaning of pernicious?
pernicious means زیانبار و پنهان in Persian.
What level is the word pernicious?
pernicious is a English C2 (proficient) word.
What is another word for pernicious?
Words close in meaning to pernicious include harmful, destructive.
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