Unsafe: meaning, definitions and examples

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unsafe

[ ʌnˈseɪf ]

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feeling

Not safe or secure; dangerous or risky.

Synonyms

dangerous, hazardous, risky

Examples of usage

It is unsafe to walk alone in this neighborhood at night.
Driving without a seatbelt is unsafe.
Using expired medication can be unsafe.

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health

Not conducive to well-being; unhealthy.

Synonyms

detrimental, harmful, unhealthy

Examples of usage

Eating expired food can be unsafe for your health.
Exposure to asbestos is unsafe for the lungs.

Translations

Translations of the word "unsafe" in other languages:

🇵🇹 inseguro

🇮🇳 असुरक्षित

🇩🇪 unsicher

🇮🇩 tidak aman

🇺🇦 небезпечний

🇵🇱 niebezpieczny

🇯🇵 危険な

🇫🇷 dangereux

🇪🇸 inseguro

🇹🇷 güvensiz

🇰🇷 위험한

🇸🇦 غير آمن

🇨🇿 nebezpečný

🇸🇰 nebezpečný

🇨🇳 不安全

🇸🇮 nevaren

🇮🇸 óöruggur

🇰🇿 қауіпті

🇬🇪 მიუზღუდავი

🇦🇿 təhlükəsiz olmayan

🇲🇽 inseguro

Word origin

The word 'unsafe' originated in the late 16th century, combining 'un-' (meaning 'not') and 'safe'. It has been used to describe situations or conditions that pose a risk to safety or well-being.

See also: safe, safekeeping, safely, safen, safeness, safety.