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   haz·ard·ous

   /ˈhazərdəs/

   adjective

   • 1. risky; dangerous: "we work in hazardous conditions" Similar dangerousriskyunsafeperilousprecariousinsecuretrickyunpredictableuncertainhigh-risktouch-and-gofraught with dangerinformal:diceyhairystickyiffydodgygnarlyarchaic, humorous:parlouschancyuncertainundependableunpredictableprecariousspeculativeOpposite safesecurecertain

   Word Origin mid 16th century: from French hasardeux, from hasard ‘chance’ (see hazard).

   Derivatives

   • 1. hazardously adverb
   • 2. hazardousness noun

   Scrabble Points: 22

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › hazardousHazardous Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of HAZARDOUS is involving or exposing one to risk (as of loss or harm). How to use hazardous in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Hazardous.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishHAZARDOUS | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   HAZARDOUS definition: 1. (of substances, materials, activities, or conditions) dangerous: 2. (of substances, materials…. Learn more.

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   Hazardous definition: full of risk; perilous; risky. See examples of HAZARDOUS used in a sentence.

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   Define hazardous. hazardous synonyms, hazardous pronunciation, hazardous translation, English dictionary definition of hazardous. adj. 1. Marked by danger; perilous. 2. Depending on chance; risky. haz′ard·ous·ly adv. haz′ard·ous·ness n. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English...

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryHAZARDOUS | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   (of substances, materials, activities, or conditions) dangerous: Hazardous waste must be properly disposed of. Heavy snow fell overnight, making road conditions hazardous. hazardous chemicals / substances / cargo. a hazardous journey / occupation. Compare. risky. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. able to harm you.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishHAZARDOUS definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Something that is hazardous is dangerous, especially to people's health or safety.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › hazardoushazardous adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   involving risk or danger, especially to somebody’s health or safety. hazardous waste/materials/substances/chemicals. They endured a hazardous journey through thickening fog. It would be hazardous to invest so much. hazardous to somebody/something a list of products that are potentially hazardous to health. Extra Examples. Topics Danger c1.