Unsafely: meaning, definitions and examples

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unsafely

 

[ ʌnˈseɪfli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

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.