unsafe — Not protected from or not providing protection against harm or danger. Involving risk or potential hazard.
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: Not protected from or not providing protection against harm or danger. Involving risk or potential hazard.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ʌnˈseɪf/
Example Sentences
- My mom thinks it's unsafe to eat food that fell on the floor for more than 5 seconds.
- The bridge was declared unsafe after the inspection.
- He thought it was unsafe to tell his girlfriend about his shopping addiction.
unsafe
ADJECTIVE[/ʌnˈseɪf/]
Not protected from or not providing protection against harm or danger. Involving risk or potential hazard.
Not protected from or not providing protection against harm or danger. Involving risk or potential hazard.
When boots chafe and paths unsafe, every step brings new mistake!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From the prefix 'un-' (not) combined with 'safe', which comes from Old French 'sauf' and ultimately Latin 'salvus' meaning 'unharmed' or 'whole'.
Breakdown
un- (not) + safe (from Latin salvus meaning unharmed)
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“My mom thinks it's unsafe to eat food that fell on the floor for more than 5 seconds.”
“The bridge was declared unsafe after the inspection.”
“He thought it was unsafe to tell his girlfriend about his shopping addiction.”
“Working without proper safety equipment is extremely unsafe.”
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