illusory safety
[/ɪˈluːsəri ˈseɪfti/]
noun phrasepl: illusory safeties
segurança ilusória
1. A false sense of security or protection that appears to exist but provides no actual protection or assurance against danger or harm
The gated community offered illusory safety, as crime rates remained high despite the barriers.
A comunidade fechada oferecia segurança ilusória, pois as taxas de criminalidade permaneciam altas apesar das barreiras.
2. A deceptive feeling of being protected or safe based on measures or circumstances that are ineffective or unreliable
Relying solely on antivirus software provides illusory safety in the digital age.
Depender apenas de software antivírus oferece segurança ilusória na era digital.
3. A situation where security measures create a misleading impression of protection without addressing underlying vulnerabilities
The new security cameras gave residents illusory safety while systematic problems remained unaddressed.
As novas câmeras de segurança deram aos moradores segurança ilusória enquanto os problemas sistemáticos permaneciam sem solução.
This phrase is commonly used in discussions about urban safety, cybersecurity, and public policy in both the United States and Brazil. In Brazilian Portuguese, it frequently appears in contexts discussing favela pacification programs, security infrastructure investments, and digital safety measures. The concept reflects modern anxieties about vulnerability despite visible security measures.
NYC Slang
fake safety, phony security
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