Hazardous: meaning, definitions and examples
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hazardous
[ ˈhæzərdəs ]
risk assessment
Involving or exposing to danger or risk; perilous; risky. Hazardous materials are substances that pose a threat to human health or the environment.
Synonyms
dangerous, perilous, risky, unsafe
Examples of usage
- The workers were required to wear protective gear when handling hazardous materials.
- Driving in hazardous conditions such as heavy rain or fog can be dangerous.
job description
Involving or exposing to potential harm or injury. Hazardous jobs often require special training and safety precautions.
Synonyms
dangerous, perilous, risky, unsafe
Examples of usage
- Working on an oil rig can be a hazardous occupation due to the high risks involved.
- Construction sites are known to be hazardous environments.
Translations
Translations of the word "hazardous" in other languages:
🇵🇹 perigoso
🇮🇳 खतरनाक
🇩🇪 gefährlich
🇮🇩 berbahaya
🇺🇦 небезпечний
🇵🇱 niebezpieczny
🇯🇵 危険な (kiken'na)
🇫🇷 dangereux
🇪🇸 peligroso
🇹🇷 tehlikeli
🇰🇷 위험한 (wiheomhan)
🇸🇦 خَطِر
🇨🇿 nebezpečný
🇸🇰 nebezpečný
🇨🇳 危险的 (wēixiǎn de)
🇸🇮 nevaren
🇮🇸 hættulegur
🇰🇿 қауіпті
🇬🇪 სახიფათო
🇦🇿 təhlükəli
🇲🇽 peligroso
Word origin
The word 'hazardous' originated from the Middle French word 'hasard', meaning 'game of chance' or 'risk'. Over time, the word evolved to represent anything involving risk or danger. The concept of hazardous materials became prominent in the 20th century with the rise of industrialization and the need for regulations to protect workers and the environment from potential harm.
See also: haphazard, hazard, hazardously.