B2adjectivehealthsociety
US/ʌnˈseɪf/
UK/ʌnˈseɪf/
likely to cause harm, danger or injury, or not protected from them
In context
The inspector said the old bridge was unsafe for heavy trucks.
Many women feel unsafe walking alone in the city at night.
The shop was fined for selling toys that were unsafe for children.
Words that go with unsafe
adjective + noun
- unsafe conditionsWorkers complained about unsafe conditions at the site.
- unsafe neighborhoodThey moved out of an unsafe neighborhood.
- unsafe drinking waterFloods left villages with unsafe drinking water.
- unsafe buildingThe unsafe building was closed at once.
adjective + preposition
- unsafe forThe lake is unsafe for swimming.
- unsafe toIt is unsafe to drive in such fog.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
It is unsafe to going out alone.Correct: It is unsafe to go out alone.