hazardous (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈhæzərdəs/

Definition

Involving risk or danger.

Examples

• The chemical waste was considered too hazardous to transport by air.

• Working with high-voltage electricity can be hazardous if proper safety precautions are not taken.

• The climbers faced hazardous conditions on the icy mountain face.

How to Use hazardous

hazardous to (prepositional phrase)

Likely to cause harm to someone or something. — "Smoking is hazardous to your health."

Synonyms of hazardous

Words with a similar meaning to hazardous:

• risky
• dangerous
• perilous
• unsafe

Antonyms of hazardous

Words with the opposite meaning to hazardous:

• safe
• secure

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