unsafe
word
Definition
Not safe; likely to cause harm or danger, or not protected against risks.
Usage & Nuances
'Unsafe' is neutral and describes physical, emotional, or digital risks. Common with places ('unsafe building'), actions ('unsafe behavior'), or materials ('unsafe food'). Not used for legal meanings (use 'illegal').
Spanish: inseguro - peligrosoPortuguese (BR): inseguro - perigosoPortuguese (PT): inseguro - perigosoChinese (Simplified): 不安全Chinese (Traditional): 不安全Hindi: असुरक्षितArabic: غير آمن - خطيرBengali: অসুরক্ষিত - অনিরাপদRussian: небезопасный - опасныйJapanese: 安全ではない - 危険なVietnamese: không an toànKorean: 안전하지 않은 - 위험한Turkish: güvensiz - tehlikeliUrdu: غیر محفوظ - غیر مامونIndonesian: tidak aman - berbahaya
Example Sentences
This water is unsafe to drink.
basic
The building is old and unsafe.
basic
It's unsafe to cross the street here.
basic
My parents say the neighborhood is unsafe at night.
natural
I feel unsafe walking alone after dark.
natural
If your password is easy to guess, your account is unsafe.
natural