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unsafe

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ʌnˈseɪf/

unsafe means: Likely to cause harm, injury, or danger.

adjective

DANGEROUSA2

Likely to cause harm, injury, or danger.

  • The bridge is unsafe.
  • She felt unsafe walking home alone.
  • Is this water unsafe to drink?

How to use it: unsafe to do something (The river is unsafe to swim in.); unsafe for someone/something (This toy is unsafe for small children.)

Similar words: dangerous, risky, hazardous

Opposites: safe

Common phrases: unsafe conditions, unsafe to drink, feel unsafe

Questions about unsafe

What does unsafe mean?

Likely to cause harm, injury, or danger.

What is unsafe in other languages?

Türkçe: tehlikeli · Español: peligroso · Français: dangereux · Deutsch: unsicher · Italiano: pericoloso · 日本語: 危険な

How do you pronounce unsafe?

It is pronounced /ʌnˈseɪf/.

How do you use unsafe in a sentence?

The bridge is unsafe. She felt unsafe walking home alone.

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