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unsafe

/ʌnˈseɪf/

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adjective

B1formalcommon/ʌnˈseɪf/

Describes something that is not safe; involving risk or danger.

ruОписывает что-то, что не является безопасным; связанное с риском или опасностью.esDescribe algo que no es seguro; relacionado con riesgo o peligro. También puede referirse a algo que no es confiable o que representa una amenaza.frQui n'est pas sûr, qui comporte un risque ou un danger ; qui n'offre pas de garanties de protection ou de fiabilité.deBeschreibt etwas, das nicht sicher ist; mit einem Risiko oder einer Gefahr verbunden. Es kann sich auf Gefahren, Risiken oder mangelnde Zuverlässigkeit beziehen.ptDescreve algo que não é seguro; que envolve risco, perigo ou ameaça. Pode indicar falta de proteção, confiabilidade ou garantia.zh指不安全的、存在风险的或可能造成危险的;也可指不可靠、可能带来威胁的。arيصف شيئًا غير آمن أو ينطوي على خطر أو احتمال ضرر. ويشمل أيضًا ما لا يُوثق به أو ما يهدد السلامة.

  1. Lacking security or safety B1 formal

    Not protected from danger or risk; vulnerable.

    • The old bridge was deemed unsafe for vehicles.
    • She felt unsafe walking alone at night in that neighborhood.
    • The building was declared unsafe after the earthquake.

    ruНебезопасныйesInsegurofrnon sûr / dangereuxdeunsicherptInsegurozh不安全的arغير آمن

    Synonymes: dangerousexposedhazardousinsecureperilousprecariousriskytreacherousunprotectedvulnerable

    Antonymes: guardedprotectedsafesecuresheltered

  2. Involving or causing danger B1 formal

    Likely to cause harm, injury, or damage.

    • Using that faulty equipment is unsafe.
    • The chemicals are unsafe to handle without protective gear.
    • Driving in such heavy rain is unsafe.

    ruОпасныйesPeligrosofrdangereuxdeGefährlichptInsegurozh危险的arخطير

    Synonymes: dangeroushazardousmenacingperilousprecariousriskythreateningtreacherous

    Antonymes: safe

  3. Not safe from attack B2 formal

    Vulnerable to physical or cyber attacks.

    • The network was found to be unsafe against hackers.
    • The border region is unsafe due to ongoing conflicts.
    • They moved to a safer location because their home was unsafe from threats.

    ruНебезопасныйesInseguro, no seguro frente a ataquesfrNon sûr face aux attaquesdeUnsicherptInsegurozh不安全的arغير آمن

    Synonymes: defenselessexposedsusceptibleunprotectedvulnerable

    Antonymes: guardedprotectedsafesecure

  • more unsafe comparative form
  • most unsafe superlative form