Unsafe

/ʌnˈseɪf/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

not safe; likely to cause harm or injury.

The workers were in an unsafe environment without proper safety gear.

not secure; likely to be attacked or harmed.

The area became increasingly unsafe due to rising crime rates.

not reliable; risky or dubious.

Investing in that startup seems unsafe given their lack of experience.

not protected from danger; exposing to potential harm.

The bridge was noted to be unsafe after the recent storm.

capable of causing danger or harm.

The chemicals were stored in an unsafe manner, leading to potential spills.

From the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and 'safe', derived from Middle English 'safe', from Old French 'saf', from Latin 'saluus'.

unsafe at any speed

A phrase indicating that a situation is dangerous regardless of circumstances.

playing it unsafe

Engaging in risky behavior or actions.

unsafe harbor

A place or situation that is not secure or stable.

safety

The condition of being protected from or unlikely to cause danger.

dangerous

Able or likely to cause harm or injury.

risk

A situation involving exposure to danger.

Sketchy

That neighborhood feels really sketchy at night.

Shady

He's got some shady business dealings that make me feel uneasy.