haz´ard|ous|ness

haz´ard|ous|ness
haz|ard|ous «HAZ uhr duhs», adjective.
1. dangerous; risky; perilous: »

Flying across the ocean in a small plane was a hazardous undertaking.

SYNONYM(S): precarious.
2. dependent on chance; casual; fortuitous.
haz´ard|ous|ly, adverb.
haz´ard|ous|ness, noun.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • haz|ard|ous — «HAZ uhr duhs», adjective. 1. dangerous; risky; perilous: »Flying across the ocean in a small plane was a hazardous undertaking. SYNONYM(S): precarious. 2. dependent on chance; casual; fortuitous …   Useful english dictionary

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  • hazardous — haz·ard·ous adj: creating a hazard: involving or exposing one to risk (as of loss or harm) a hazardous occupation a hazardous substance haz·ard·ous·ly adv haz·ard·ous·ness n Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster. 1996 …   Law dictionary

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