endangered
/ɪnˈdeɪn.d͡ʒəd/
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Meaning · English
in danger, at risk, said of something where there is a strong possibility something bad will happen to it (for example, a species in danger of going extinct)
Adjective
Examples
I have but done my devoir, lady, as a good knight, in defence of an endangered maiden […]
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “endangered” mean?
in danger, at risk, said of something where there is a strong possibility something bad will happen to it (for example, a species in danger of going extinct)
Is “endangered” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.