hazardous
/ˈhæ.zɚ.dɪs/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Meaning · English
Risky; dangerous; with the nature of a hazard.
Adjective
Examples
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.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “hazardous” mean?
Risky; dangerous; with the nature of a hazard.
Is “hazardous” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.