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Unsafe Definition & Meaning

unsafe
adjective
  1. lacking in security or safety; "his fortune was increasingly insecure"; "an insecure future"
  2. involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm; "a dangerous criminal"; "a dangerous bridge"; "unemployment reached dangerous proportions"
  3. not safe from attack

"Unsafe" in song lyrics

See how unsafe is used in real songs:

  • "But you don't care the life he leads is unsafe"
    Bow Wow f/ Jagged Edge — My Baby
  • "Humanity is unsafe"
    The Dwellas f/ Pharoahe Monch, Prince Po — Ill Collabo
  • "Through the years you've been taught that Black is unsafe"
    MURS — And This is For...

Usage tips for "unsafe"

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Frequently asked questions

What does unsafe mean?
lacking in security or safety; "his fortune was increasingly insecure"; "an insecure future" involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm; "a dangerous criminal"; "a dangerous bridge"; "unemployment reached dangerous proportions" not safe from attack
What part of speech is unsafe?
Unsafe is an adjective.
How many definitions does unsafe have?
Unsafe has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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