Unsafely: meaning, definitions and examples
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unsafely
[ ʌnˈseɪfli ]
manner of action
Unsafely refers to doing something in a manner that does not ensure safety or is potentially dangerous. It denotes an action that lacks precaution or poses a risk to health or well-being.
Synonyms
dangerously, hazardously, recklessly
Examples of usage
- He drove unsafely in the rain.
- The equipment was used unsafely at the construction site.
- She handled the chemicals unsafely without proper gear.
Translations
Translations of the word "unsafely" in other languages:
🇵🇹 inseguramente
🇮🇳 असुरक्षित तरीके से
🇩🇪 unsicher
🇮🇩 dengan tidak aman
🇺🇦 недбало
🇵🇱 niebezpiecznie
🇯🇵 安全でない方法で
🇫🇷 de manière non sécurisée
🇪🇸 de manera insegura
🇹🇷 güvensiz bir şekilde
🇰🇷 안전하지 않게
🇸🇦 بشكل غير آمن
🇨🇿 nebezpečně
🇸🇰 nebezpečne
🇨🇳 不安全地
🇸🇮 nevarno
🇮🇸 óörugglega
🇰🇿 қауіпсіз емес түрде
🇬🇪 არაგანიჭობით
🇦🇿 təhlükəsiz olmayan şəkildə
🇲🇽 de manera insegura
Etymology
The word 'unsafely' is derived from the adjective 'safe,' which originates from the Latin word 'safus,' meaning 'unharmed, protected, or secure.' The prefix 'un-' indicates negation, effectively turning the positive quality of safety into its opposite. The formation of adverbs in English often uses similar structures, where an adjective and a modifying suffix (such as '-ly') create an adverb. In this case, 'unsafely' is constructed by adding '-ly' to 'unsafe,' which itself is the adjective form of the word. The usage of the word has evolved to encompass a variety of contexts, primarily focusing on actions or situations that pose a threat or danger to safety. Thus, 'unsafely' emphasizes the lack of safety and the potential for harm.