adj.
Pronunciation: ' ha-z ə r-d ə s
Function: adjective
Date: 1585
1 : depending on hazard or chance
2 : involving or exposing one to risk (as of loss or harm) <a hazardous occupation> <disposing of hazardous waste>
synonyms see DANGEROUS
– haz · ard · ous · ly adverb
– haz · ard · ous · ness noun