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insidiousness

/ɪnˈsɪdɪəs.nəs/ noun · British & US
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What does insidiousness mean?

noun

The quality of being secretly and often unfairly harmful or deceitful. A subtle and insidious influence can undermine a person's confidence or a system's stability.

Example

"The company's insidiousness in manipulating consumer data raised concerns about their business practices."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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