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Synonyms & Similar Words
danger
risk
hazard
peril
threat
vulnerability
insecurity
instability
precariousness
uncertainty
exposure
susceptibility
liability
menace
harm
injury
damage
accident
calamity
disaster
catastrophe
adversity
jeopardy
imperilment
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weakness
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Meaning of Unsafety
The state of being unsafe or unprotected from harm or danger.
Definitions
- The state of being exposed to danger or risk of injury, loss, or harm.
- * A condition or situation that poses a threat to someone's or something's safety or well-being.
Etymology of Unsafety
The word "unsafety" is derived from the prefix "un-" meaning "not" and the noun "safety", which originates from the Old French "saufeté" and Latin "salvus" meaning "safe" or "sound".
The term has been used in English since the 15th century to describe a state or condition of being unprotected or exposed to danger.
Example Uses
- The unsafety of the old building was a major concern for the residents.
- * The company was fined for the unsafety of its working conditions.
- * The unsafety of the neighborhood made it difficult to sell the house.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
safety
security
protection
safeguard
defense
immunity
invulnerability
stability
certainty
assurance
confidence
trust
reliability
dependability
strength
resilience
robustness
solidity
soundness
wellness
health
wholesomeness
blamelessness
innocuousness
harmlessness
innocency
purity
cleanness