Synonyms for Hazardous & Similar Words
Definition of hazardous
- adjective
- involving risk or danger; "skydiving is a hazardous sport"; "extremely risky going out in the tide and fog"; "a wild financial scheme"
5 synonyms found
Writing tips for "hazardous"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like dangerous, risky, unsafe can replace "hazardous" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
With 5 alternatives available, "hazardous" gives you flexibility across registers — from formal to casual, from literary to conversational. Try pairing these synonyms with our rhyme finder to discover words that both mean and sound like what you need.
"Hazardous" in song lyrics
See how hazardous is used in real songs:
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"Pass the fifth, Hen makes me hazardous"
7L & Esoteric f/ Army of the Pharaohs — This is War -
"Aiyo, target practice, street hazardous"
9th Prince f/ Tommy Whispers — Ain't Promised Tomorrow -
"Something's huffing hazardous"
Aesop Rock — Garbage