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unsafety

C2

Pronunciation

UK

  • /ʌnsˈeɪftɪ/

US

  • /ʌnsˈeɪfti/

Description

"Unsafety" is an uncommon noun that means a lack of safety or the state of being unsafe. It is usually used when someone wants to talk about danger as a condition, not just a single risky moment. Think of a damaged bridge, a badly designed machine, or a worksite with clear hazards. In cases like these, the word points to the unsafe condition itself.

You are more likely to see "unsafety" in technical, academic, or careful writing than in everyday speech. A report might describe the unsafety of a building, a road, or a system. In daily English, people often choose simpler phrases such as "lack of safety," "danger," or "unsafe conditions."

Examples

  1. 1

    Building inspection

    Inspectors closed the building because of the unsafety of its staircases.

  2. 2

    Public transit

    After several incidents on the bus route, many students felt a growing sense of unsafety.

    • Phrase

      sense of unsafety

      a feeling that a place or situation is not safe

  3. 3

    Team culture

    The manager's harsh tone created psychological unsafety in the team.

    • Meaning

      psychological unsafety

      feeling that it is risky to speak honestly or make mistakes

Forms and spellings

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Main spelling

  • unsafety