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un·safe

unsafe

 
pronunciation:
uhn seIf
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part of speech: adjective
definition 1: If something is unsafe, it might be dangerous and cause injury. It is not safe.
Walking near the edge of the cliff is very unsafe.My grandmother thinks the city is unsafe, and she says she worries about us living here.The roof is very old and unsafe. Nobody should walk on it.The water in the river is polluted and unsafe to drink.
antonyms:
safe
similar words:
dangerous
definition 2: If you feel unsafe, you feel like you are in danger of some kind.
Mr. Long felt a little unsafe walking through the park alone the other night.
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