Pronunciation: /ˈhæzərdəs/

Definitions of hazardous

adjective describing something that is dangerous or risky

Example Sentences

A1 Working with hazardous materials can be dangerous.

A2 It is important to wear protective gear when handling hazardous chemicals.

B1 The company provides training on how to safely handle hazardous substances.

B2 Proper disposal of hazardous waste is crucial to protect the environment.

C1 The team conducted a thorough risk assessment of the hazardous work site.

C2 Stringent safety measures are in place to prevent accidents in hazardous environments.

Examples of hazardous in a Sentence

formal The workers were trained to handle hazardous materials safely.

informal Be careful with those hazardous chemicals, they can be dangerous.

slang Dude, don't mess with that stuff, it's super hazardous.

figurative Her relationship with him was like navigating through a hazardous minefield.

Grammatical Forms of hazardous

past tense

hazarded

plural

hazardous

comparative

more hazardous

superlative

most hazardous

present tense

hazard

future tense

will hazard

perfect tense

has/have hazarded

continuous tense

is/are hazarding

singular

hazardous

positive degree

hazardous

infinitive

to hazard

gerund

hazarding

participle

hazarded

Origin and Evolution of hazardous

First Known Use: 1549 year
Language of Origin: Old French
Story behind the word: The word 'hazardous' originated from the Old French word 'hasard', meaning a game of chance or risk.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'hazardous' evolved to describe something risky or dangerous, shifting away from its original meaning of a game of chance.