unsafe

Meanings

• adjective

  Not protected or secured; posing a risk or danger.

  - "The old bridge is unsafe and should not be crossed."
  - "The construction site is marked as unsafe and closed to the public."

• verb

  Engaging in or exposing oneself to danger or risk.

  - "The daredevil stuntman chose to jump from the burning building, unsafe and unprotected."
  - "The hikers were warned not to go unsafe in the unstable terrain."

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Synonyms

precarious , rickety , shaky , tottering , unstable , unsteady , wobbly

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with unsafe
afraid , misconstrue , misstrew , obtuse

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Variants

List of all variants of unsafe that leads to same result
unsafe , unsafer , unsafest

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Etymology

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Old English unsafen: un- + safen (to save, protect)

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Trivia

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1. The term 'unsafe' is often used in the context of computer programming to describe code that has the potential to cause errors or crashes.

2. The word 'unsafe' is also used in the field of construction to describe structures or materials that do not meet safety standards.

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Related Concepts

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1. risk: The possibility of loss or injury. Synonyms include danger, hazard, and peril.

2. safety: The state of being free from harm or danger. Synonyms include security and protection.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'unsafe' is often used metaphorically to describe situations or relationships that are dangerous or uncertain. In art, the concept of 'unsafe' can be explored through the use of unconventional materials or techniques that challenge safety norms.

How to Memorize "unsafe"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a situation where you are not safe, such as being in a storm at sea or walking on a tightrope.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'unsafe' with the feeling of fear or anxiety, as well as the idea of danger or risk.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'DANGER' to remember the meaning of 'unsafe': Danger, Anxiety, Not, Guaranteed, Exposure, Risk.

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