unsafe
Britishadjective
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not safe; perilous
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(of a criminal conviction) based on inadequate or false evidence
Example Sentences
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But it’s no use simply changing your environment if you are in a relationship that makes you feel on edge, uneasy or even psychologically unsafe.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 6, 2026
Typical rush hour congestion already creates borderline unsafe conditions for boarding and exiting popular junctions like Penn Station and Secaucus, partially because these rail lines already run over capacity.
From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026
The state claims the company and its CEO knowingly released an unsafe product and ignored warnings that it could harm users.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
Almost 100 properties in Coalsnaughton have been evacuated following reports of "unsafe structures".
From BBC • May 30, 2026
The wheel may not have been unsafe, but it looked unsafe.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
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