Definition of the word unsafe

Pronunciation of vocabulary unsafe

unsafeadjective

không an toàn

/ʌnˈseɪf//ʌnˈseɪf/

Origin of the word unsafe

"Unsafe" is a combination of the prefix "un-" meaning "not" and the adjective "safe." "Safe" traces back to Old English "sæf," meaning "secure, sound, unharmed." The word is related to the Latin "salvus," also meaning "safe" and connected to the verb "salvare," meaning "to save." Therefore, "unsafe" simply means "not safe," signifying a lack of security, soundness, or protection. The word has been used in English for centuries, with its first recorded usage appearing in the 16th century.

Vocabulary summary unsafe

typeadjective

meaningunsafe, uncertain; dangerous

Example of vocabulary unsafenamespace

meaning

not safe; dangerous

không an toàn; nguy hiểm

  • The roof was declared unsafe.

    Mái nhà được tuyên bố là không an toàn.

  • It was considered unsafe to release the prisoners.

    Việc thả tù nhân được coi là không an toàn.

  • unsafe sex (= for example, sex without a condom)

    quan hệ tình dục không an toàn (= ví dụ, quan hệ tình dục không có bao cao su)

meaning

in danger of being harmed

có nguy cơ bị tổn hại

  • He felt unsafe and alone.

    Anh cảm thấy không an toàn và cô đơn.

meaning

based on evidence that may be false or is not good enough

dựa trên bằng chứng có thể sai hoặc không đủ tốt

  • Their convictions were declared unsafe.

    Niềm tin của họ được tuyên bố là không an toàn.

Words, synonyms, related vocabulary unsafe

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