Unsafer: meaning, definitions and examples
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unsafer
[ ʌnˈseɪfər ]
comparative degree
The term 'unsafer' is the comparative form of 'unsafe', used to describe a situation, place, or condition that is more dangerous or less secure than another. It indicates an increased level of risk or peril, suggesting that one option is not just dangerous, but more so in comparison to something else. This word is often applied in contexts regarding environments, activities, or behaviors that pose a greater threat to safety or well-being.
Synonyms
less secure, more dangerous, riskier.
Examples of usage
- This area is considered unsafer than the next.
- His reckless driving made the road unsafer.
- Climbing without gear is significantly unsafer.
- The factory's conditions were deemed unsafer than before.
Translations
Translations of the word "unsafer" in other languages:
🇵🇹 menos seguro
🇮🇳 असुरक्षित
🇩🇪 unsicher
🇮🇩 kurang aman
🇺🇦 менш безпечний
🇵🇱 mniej bezpieczny
🇯🇵 安全でない
🇫🇷 moins sûr
🇪🇸 menos seguro
🇹🇷 daha güvensiz
🇰🇷 덜 안전한
🇸🇦 أقل أمانًا
🇨🇿 méně bezpečný
🇸🇰 mene bezpečný
🇨🇳 不安全的
🇸🇮 manj varen
🇮🇸 minna örugg
🇰🇿 азғырушы
🇬🇪 მინიმალურად უსაფრთხო
🇦🇿 daha təhlükəsiz olmayan
🇲🇽 menos seguro
Etymology
The word 'unsafe' comes from the Middle English term 'unsafe', which combines the prefix 'un-', meaning 'not', and 'safe', derived from the Old French ‘saf’, which itself comes from the Latin 'safus', meaning 'protected'. The use of 'unsafe' can be traced back to the early 19th century, denoting conditions that lack safety. The comparative form 'unsafer' emerged as English evolved, following the pattern of other adjectives in English that form comparatives by adding '-er'. As discussions surrounding safety, particularly in industrial, vehicular, and personal contexts, became more prevalent in the 20th century, the use of 'unsafer' became more common. It addresses a relative measure of danger, catering to contexts where safety is a concern, such as workplaces, public areas, or personal conduct, reflecting society's growing awareness of safety issues.