endangered

adjective

en·​dan·​gered in-ˈdān-jərd How to pronounce endangered (audio)
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Synonyms of endangerednext
: being or relating to an endangered species
an endangered bird
put on the endangered list

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Examples of endangered in a Sentence

a daring attempt to rescue the endangered passengers from the burning boat
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Gros started co-hosting Wild Kingdom in 1985 when the bald eagle was an endangered species. — Amanda Kooser, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025 Most of the endangered species are found in regions that have severe human impact. — Ella Jeffries, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Mar. 2025 The grassland plain home to several vulnerable plants and animals historically had drilling and is the only monument in the state with oil potential, said Brendan Cummings, conservation director for the Center for Biological Diversity, a nonprofit focus on protecting endangered species. — Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2025 Popular West Palm Beach attractions include seeing African chimps and other endangered species in their natural habitats at the nearby Lion Country Safari. — Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for endangered

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First Known Use

1964, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of endangered was in 1964

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endangered

adjective
en·​dan·​gered
: threatened with extinction
an endangered species

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