unsafe

• Descreve algo que não é seguro; que envolve risco, perigo ou ameaça. Pode indicar falta de proteção, confiabilidade ou garantia.

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

1. Lacking security or safetyB1formal

   Not protected from danger or risk; vulnerable.

   Inseguro

   • 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.

   Sinônimosdangerousexposedhazardousinsecureperilousprecariousriskytreacherousunprotectedvulnerable

   Antônimosguardedprotectedsafesecuresheltered

2. Involving or causing dangerB1formal

   Likely to cause harm, injury, or damage.

   Inseguro

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

   Sinônimosdangeroushazardousmenacingperilousprecariousriskythreateningtreacherous

   Antônimossafe

3. Not safe from attackB2formal

   Vulnerable to physical or cyber attacks.

   Inseguro

   • 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.

   Sinônimosdefenselessexposedsusceptibleunprotectedvulnerable

   Antônimosguardedprotectedsafesecure