Hazardous
/ˈhæ.zɚ.dɪs/ adj
adj ·Common ·High school level
Definitions
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 Of or involving chance. rare
Adjective
- 1 involving risk or danger wordnet
Example
More examples"Too much drinking may be hazardous to your health."
Etymology
From Middle French hasardeux, equivalent to hazard + -ous.