The Only Use
insidious
in
1984, by Orwell
(Edited)
- It's insidious.
p. 233.4insidious = not appearing dangerous, but actually very harmful over time
Definitions:
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(1)
(insidious) not appearing dangerous, but actually very harmful over time
or:
treacherous (dangerous due to trickery or from hidden or unpredictable risks) - (2) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)