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haz⋅ard⋅ous

  [haz-er-duhs]
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–adjective
1. full of risk; perilous; risky: a hazardous journey.
2. dependent on chance.
Origin:
1570–80; hazard + -ous

Related forms:
haz⋅ard⋅ous⋅ly, adverb
haz⋅ard⋅ous⋅ness, noun

Synonyms:
1. dangerous, unsafe. 2. chancy, uncertain, risky, speculative.

Antonyms:
1. safe, secure. 2. sure, certain, reliable.
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haz·ard·ous   (hāz'ər-dəs)   
adj.  

  1. Marked by danger; perilous.

  2. Depending on chance; risky.

haz'ard·ous·ly adv., haz'ard·ous·ness n.
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Main Entry: haz·ard·ous
Function: adjective
: creating a hazard : involving or exposing one to risk (as of loss or harm) hazardous occupation> hazardous substance> —haz·ard·ous·ly adverb —haz·ard·ous·ness noun
Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law, © 1996 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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