toxic
word
/ˈtɑksɪk/
TAHK-sik
/tˈɒksɪk/
TOK-sik
Definition
Something that is poisonous and can harm living things. It is also used to describe harmful people, relationships, or environments.
Usage & Nuances
Often used in medical or scientific contexts for substances, but very common in everyday language to describe unhealthy behavior, attitudes, or relationships ('toxic friendship', 'toxic workplace'). Not slang, but strongly negative.
Spanish: tóxico - venenosoPortuguese (BR): tóxico - venenosoPortuguese (PT): tóxico - venenosoChinese (Simplified): 有毒的 - 有害的Chinese (Traditional): 有毒的 - 有害的Hindi: विषैला - जहरीलाArabic: سامّ - ضارBengali: বিষাক্ত - ক্ষতিকর (ব্যবহারিক সম্পর্কের জন্য)Russian: токсичный - ядовитыйJapanese: 有毒な - 有害な（人間関係など）Vietnamese: độc hạiKorean: 독성의 - 해로운 (관계 등에서)Turkish: zehirli - zararlı (ilişkiler vb. için)Urdu: زہریلا - نقصان دہ (رشتے یا ماحول کے لئے)Indonesian: beracun - berbahaya (untuk hubungan, lingkungan, dsb.)
Example Sentences
Some chemicals can be very toxic to humans.
basic
The smoke from the fire was toxic.
basic
After years in a toxic workplace, she finally quit her job.
natural
He's always negative and brings everybody down — honestly, he's just toxic.
natural
Stay away from people who make you feel bad — life’s too short for toxic relationships.
natural
That plant is toxic if you eat it.
basic