লক্ষ্য করুন: এই এন্ট্রির অনুবাদ বর্তমানে মান পর্যালোচনার অধীনে রয়েছে, তাই কিছু বিষয়বস্তু সাময়িকভাবে শুধুমাত্র ইংরেজিতে প্রদর্শিত হচ্ছে।
এই এন্ট্রিটি এখনও আপনার ভাষায় অনুবাদ করা হয়নি, তাই নিচে মূল লেখাটি দেখানো হচ্ছে।
insidious
This term describes a danger that creeps in unnoticed, creating a contrast between a harmless exterior and a destructive interior. It is most frequently used in medical contexts to describe diseases that develop silently or in social contexts to describe the slow erosion of trust or values. The word carries a heavy negative connotation, implying a predatory nature that relies on stealth rather than overt force.
In a psychological or political sense, it refers to influence that is subtle and pervasive, making it difficult to detect or resist until the damage is already done. It differs from words like treacherous or deceitful by emphasizing the gradual, incremental nature of the harm rather than a single act of betrayal.
Meanings
Examples
The disease is insidious and often goes undetected until it is too late.
It was an insidious plot to undermine the CEO from within the company.
The most insidious part of the propaganda is how it slowly changes your perception of truth.
He has an insidious way of making you feel guilty without ever saying anything directly.
The corruption in the city government was insidious and deep rooted.
The corruption in the city government was insidious and deep rooted.
I did not realize how insidious the habit had become until I could not stop.
The villain used an insidious strategy to lure the heroes into a trap.
Small leaks in the foundation can be insidious and cause massive structural damage over time.