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Synonyms

unsafe

British  
/ ʌnˈseɪf /

adjective

  1. not safe; perilous

  2. (of a criminal conviction) based on inadequate or false evidence

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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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

He knew there were always locks on everything unsafe around him.

From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix

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