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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a daring attempt to rescue the endangered passengers from the burning boat
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As explored in Monsters of God, pop culture often drives demand for exotic and endangered species. — Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 29 July 2026 One reason for their endangered status is the loss of forests and other habitat, the organization says. — Phil Helsel, NBC news, 28 July 2026 Moved by how quickly language can be lost in Indigenous communities, Danielle Boyer invented the SkoBot, a toy robot that helps inspire Indigenous children to learn and preserve their endangered languages. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 27 July 2026 In fact, 71 percent of all observed species were classified as threatened on the IUCN Red List, with a large share listed as endangered or vulnerable. — Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026 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.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/endangered. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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endangered

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

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