⚠️Hazardous

adjective
/ˈhæz.ər.dəs/

Meaning

risky; dangerous; involving potential harm or loss
Involving risk or danger.
Dangerous, risky, or potentially harmful

Example Sentences

Working with hazardous chemicals requires special training.

The workers wore masks to avoid inhaling hazardous chemicals.

Hazardous pollutants increase health risks.

Synonyms

dangerous, risky, perilous, unsafe, harmful
Entry 1
dangerous, risky, perilous, unsafe
Entry 2
dangerous, risky, unsafe, perilous, harmful
Entry 3
risky, perilous

Antonyms

safe, secure, harmless, protected
Entry 1
safe, secure, harmless, protected
Entry 2
safe, secure, harmless
Entry 3
safe, secure

Collocations

hazardous waste, hazardous materials, hazardous conditions, hazardous chemicals
Entry 1
hazardous waste, hazardous materials, hazardous conditions
Entry 2
hazardous materials, hazardous waste, hazardous conditions, hazardous chemicals

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