Definition

The most dangerous or risky; having the highest level of danger.

Example

This area is considered the unsafest place in the city after dark.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

Did you hear about that building that collapsed last week?

Yeah, it was the unsafest structure in the city.

I can't believe they let people live there.

I know, right? Safety should always come first.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unsafest → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "safe" (from Old French *sauf*, meaning free from danger) and the superlative suffix "-est" (indicating the highest degree). The word "unsafest" means the most not safe or the least secure.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') being added to 'safe' to show that something is the most dangerous or least secure.

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