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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“Of course any adverse event can be a flag,” said another former FDA official who worked in the compounding division when the peptides were categorized as unsafe.
From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026
A guest booked an apartment in New York for two and a half months but left early because she felt unsafe in the neighborhood.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026
Kid-friendly dinosaur-shaped nuggets sold in Walmart stores may contain unsafe levels of lead, public health officials warn.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026
“To put it bluntly,” Jackson continued, “the court could be ushering in an era of unprofessional and unsafe medical care administered by effectively unsupervised healthcare providers.”
From Slate • Mar. 31, 2026
It wasn’t heavy, yet it felt very unsafe in my hand.
From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer
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