The difference between Rickety and Unsafe
When used as adjectives, rickety means of an object: not strong or sturdy, as because of poor construction or upkeep, whereas unsafe means not safe.
check bellow for the other definitions of Rickety and Unsafe
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Rickety as an adjective:
Of an object: not strong or sturdy, as because of poor construction or upkeep; not safe or secure.
Examples:
"He hesitated about climbing such a small, rickety ladder."
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Rickety as an adjective:
Of a person: feeble in the joints; tottering.
Examples:
"The rickety old man hardly managed to climb the stairs."
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Rickety as an adjective:
Affected with or suffering from rickets.
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Unsafe as an adjective:
Not safe; dangerous.