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hazardously

/ˈhæz.ɚ.dəs.li/
haz · ard · ous · ly
Adjective:hazardous
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• adverb

1

In a manner that involves substantial risk, danger, or potential harm; perilously.

Example

"The heavy cargo was stacked hazardously close to the edge of the loading dock."

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• Nearby Words

haywire
hazard
hazardous
hazardously
hazardousness
haze
hazel

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the adjective hazardous plus the adverbial suffix -ly. The root hazard entered Middle English via Old French hasart, meaning a game of dice or chance, which ultimately derives from Arabic az-zahr ('the gaming die').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Hazardously. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/hazardously
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