Meaning & use
hazardous
Dangerous or risky, especially in a way that could cause injury or harm.
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Workers wore protective suits to handle the hazardous chemicals safely.
Icy roads made the mountain drive extremely hazardous that night.
A note on using this word
"Hazardous" often describes physical dangers like chemicals, weather, or conditions rather than social or emotional risk.
Words with a similar meaning
dangerousrisky
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