threatened
/ˈθɹɛt.n̩d/
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Sense 1
Meaning · English
At risk of becoming endangered in the near future.
Adjective
Examples
It is particularly desirable to obtain photographs of rural stations, both with and without a train, in view of the threatened wholesale closure of unremunerative branches throughout the country.
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).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Feeling insecure or vulnerable.
Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “threatened” mean?
At risk of becoming endangered in the near future.
Is “threatened” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.