Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

insidious-nature

Adjective

/ɪnˈsɪd.i.əs/

Definition

The quality of being harmful or deceptive in a gradual and unnoticed way.

Examples

His insidious nature made it difficult to trust him completely.
The disease had an insidious nature, with symptoms that were often overlooked until it was too late.
Marketing techniques with an insidious nature can manipulate consumers without their awareness.

Meaning

Insidious nature refers to the characteristic of something that proceeds in a subtle, often stealthy manner, causing harm without immediate detection.