haz|ard|ous

haz|ard|ous
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|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 …   Useful english dictionary

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