unsafe

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective lacking in security or safety
  2. adjective involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
  3. adjective not safe from attack

Etymology

From un- (not) + safe.

In classic literature

Synonyms

insecure

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