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- [seyf]
- /seɪf/
- /ʌnˈseɪf/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [seyf]
- /seɪf/
Definitions of unsafe word
- adjective unsafe secure from liability to harm, injury, danger, or risk: a safe place. 1
- adjective unsafe free from hurt, injury, danger, or risk: to arrive safe and sound. 1
- adjective unsafe involving little or no risk of mishap, error, etc.: a safe estimate. 1
- adjective unsafe dependable or trustworthy: a safe guide. 1
- adjective unsafe careful to avoid danger or controversy: a safe player; a safe play. 1
- adjective unsafe denied the chance to do harm; in secure custody: a criminal safe in jail. 1
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Origin of unsafe
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; (adj.) Middle English sauf, saf < Anglo-French saf, Old French sauf < Latin salvus intact, whole; (noun) late Middle English save, orig. derivative of save1, assimilated to the adj.; cf. salvation
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Parts of speech for Unsafe
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adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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unsafe popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 97% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
unsafe usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for unsafe
adj unsafe
- bundle of nerves — a very nervous person
- burnable — able to be burned
- dodgy — inclined to dodge.
- fair-weather — used in or intended for fair weather only.
- fairweather — Mount, a mountain in SE Alaska. 15,292 feet (4660 meters).
adjective unsafe
- carcinogenic — A substance that is carcinogenic is likely to cause cancer.
- comminatory — Threatening, punitive, or vengeful.
- daring — People who are daring are willing to do or say things which are new or which might shock or anger other people.
- foolhardy — recklessly or thoughtlessly bold; foolishly rash or venturesome.
- jeopardous — perilous; dangerous; hazardous; risky.
Antonyms for unsafe
adj unsafe
- at ease — If you are at ease, you are feeling confident and relaxed, and are able to talk to people without feeling nervous or anxious. If you put someone at their ease, you make them feel at ease.
- home free — a house, apartment, or other shelter that is the usual residence of a person, family, or household.
- innoxious — harmless; innocuous.
adjective unsafe
- cincher — Something that cinches as in holds and fastens, such as a belt or corset.
- nonpoisonous — full of or containing poison: poisonous air; a poisonous substance.
- nontoxic — of, pertaining to, affected with, or caused by a toxin or poison: a toxic condition.
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