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How do you spell Insidious?

Correct spelling

insidious

Remember INSIDIOUS hides inside like an ambush - keep the 'i' after 'd'

Why is insidious spelled this way?

From Latin insidiosus, cunning. INSIDIAE (ambush). Something insidious ambushes from within — harm that advances so gradually you don't notice until it's too late.

Common misspellings of insidious

insideousinsidiusinsiduousinsidous

Example

The insidious effects of sleep deprivation crept up on her over months of working late shifts.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell insidious?+
The correct spelling is "insidious". Remember INSIDIOUS hides inside like an ambush - keep the 'i' after 'd'
Is it insideous or insidious?+
The correct spelling is "insidious", not "insideous".

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