Hazardous
9 lettersadjectivecommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Risky or dangerous, posing potential harm or injury. Hazardous describes conditions, materials, or situations that present significant threats to safety.
“Hazardous materials must be stored and handled according to strict safety regulations.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈhæ.zɚ.dɪs/
Syllables
haz·ard·ous
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Wordle
Three A's and two O's; -OUS ending with HAZ- start
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Scrabble
Worth 22 points; H (4pts), Z (10pts), and D (2pts) score excellently
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