hazardous — ozdic

Collocations

9

1

(adj.)

VERBS

be, prove | become | consider sth

ADV

extremely, highly, particularly, very | rather, somewhat

potentially

Swimming in that area is potentially hazardous because of the strong currents.

environmentally

Factory waste can be environmentally hazardous if it's not disposed of properly.

PREP

for

Smoking during pregnancy is hazardous for the development of an unborn baby.

to

Smoking is hazardous to your health, so many people are trying to quit.

Definitions

adj

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.

Thesaurus

Synonyms

adjective — involving risk or danger

risky
wild

Antonyms

Idioms & Phrases

Example Bank

6

01

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 h

Wiktionary

02

Too much drinking may be hazardous to your health.

Tatoeba · #23614

03

This plastic garbage bag is free of hazardous chemicals.

Tatoeba · #60605

04

Using English to communicate between Japanese and Chinese is not only ridiculous and ineffective but can prove very hazardous.

Tatoeba · #1273207

05

Legislation clearly distinguishes between dangerous goods and hazardous materials.

Tatoeba · #1566195

06

Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

Tatoeba · #1693189

Usage Notes

i Register

In some senses, hazardous is marked as rare. Watch for register when choosing this word.