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
Many residents of Fisher Island—the second-wealthiest ZIP Code in the U.S. and home to about 800 residences—were happy to remove the fuel depot, which they consider unsightly and environmentally unsafe.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
During its visit to the QEUH, Healthcare Improvement Scotland heard from staff who described their working conditions as "unsafe" or "dangerous" at times, as part of incident reports.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 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
“Maybe there’s some way we could forbid them to open the church again, because it’s unsafe or a health menace or something,” Bruno Martinez suggested unconvincingly.
From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols
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