CEFR B2

unsafe

adjective

Meaning

Not safe; dangerous or likely to cause harm.

Examples

The chemical was deemed unsafe for human consumption.
Walking alone at night in that neighborhood can be unsafe.

Synonyms: dangerous, hazardous, perilous, precarious

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unsafe (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈseɪf/

Definition

Not safe; dangerous or likely to cause harm.

Examples

The chemical was deemed unsafe for human consumption.
Walking alone at night in that neighborhood can be unsafe.
The building's electrical wiring was old and unsafe.

How to Use unsafe

unsafe to do something (prepositional phrase): Describes an action or situation that poses a risk. — "It is unsafe to drive in this heavy snow."
unsafe for someone/something (prepositional phrase): Indicates that something poses a danger to a specific person or thing. — "The air quality is unsafe for people with respiratory problems."

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