unsafely

Elementary (A2)

IPA: /ʌnˈseɪfli/

KK: /ʌnˈseɪfli/

adverb

Definition

In a manner that does not ensure safety; acting or doing something without taking necessary precautions.

Example

He drove unsafely on the icy roads, putting everyone at risk.

Conversation

I saw someone riding their bike unsafely on the busy road today.

That's really dangerous! People need to be more careful.

Yeah, I can't believe they would risk it like that.

Exactly! It's not worth getting hurt just to save a few minutes.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

carelessly

recklessly

hazardously

Antonyms

safely

cautiously

securely

Root Explanation

Unsafely → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "safe" (from Old French *sauf*, meaning free from danger) and "-ly" (meaning in a manner). The word "unsafely" means in a manner that is not safe or free from danger.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') being added to 'safe' to remember that 'unsafely' means in a way that is not safe.

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