hazardous
adjectiveattested in dialogue
- United States//ˈhæ.zɚ.dɪs//
- United States//-dəs//
Risky; dangerous; with the nature of a hazard.
adjective
- 1
Risky; dangerous; with the nature of a hazard.
But out of sight is out of mind. And that[…]means that many old sewers have been neglected and are in dire need of repair. If that repair does not come in time, the result is noxious and potentially hazardous.
- 2
rareOf or involving chance.
Etymology
From Middle French hasardeux, equivalent to hazard + -ous.
Forms
- comparative
- more hazardous
- superlative
- most hazardous
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hazardous · Risky; dangerous; with the nature of a hazard.
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