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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