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Definition unsafe in American English

unsafe adjective

adjective
/ˌʌnˈseɪf/
Example

The heating systems were unsafe to use.

Example

unsafe levels of radiation

Example

I feel unsafe walking around this neighborhood.

Synonyms and related words
dangerous harmful disastrous
2

involving great risk, for example the risk of losing something or of being harmed

Example

an unsafe investment

Synonyms and related words
risky bold unsound
3

unsafe sex is sex that people have without protecting themselves against diseases or the possibility of becoming pregnant

Synonyms and related words
abortion abortionist barrier method
Definition unsafe in American English