hazardous

adjective
UK: /ˈhæzərdəs/
US: /ˈhæzərdəs/

  1. Dangerous and likely to cause damage.

    1. That old building is hazardous to enter because it might collapse.
    2. Chemical waste presents a hazardous situation for the environment if not disposed of properly.

  2. Involving risk or danger; able or likely to cause harm.

    1. Driving in icy conditions can be hazardous, so be careful.
    2. The company was accused of exposing its employees to hazardous materials.

Synonyms

risky unsafe perilous precarious dangerous

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "hazardous" in English means: Dangerous and likely to cause damage., Involving risk or danger; able or likely to cause harm..

The phonetic transcription of "hazardous" is /ˈhæzərdəs/ in British English and /ˈhæzərdəs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "hazardous": risky, unsafe, perilous, precarious, dangerous.

Example usage of "hazardous": "That old building is hazardous to enter because it might collapse.". More examples on the page.