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Dictionary: haz·ard·ous   (hăz'ər-dəs) pronunciation
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adj.
  1. Marked by danger; perilous.
  2. Depending on chance; risky.
hazardously haz'ard·ous·ly adv.
hazardousness haz'ard·ous·ness n.

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adjective

    Involving possible risk, loss, or injury: adventurous, chancy, dangerous, jeopardous, parlous, perilous, risky, treacherous, unsafe, venturesome, venturous. Slang hairy. See safety/danger.

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Definition: dangerous, unpredictable
Antonyms: certain, guarded, predictable, protected, safe, secure

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IN BRIEF: Dangerous or risky.

pronunciation Caution: These verses may be hazardous to your solemnity. — Russell Baker

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The adjective has one meaning:

Meaning #1: involving risk or danger
  Synonyms: risky, venturesome, venturous

 
 
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