unsafer; unsafest
: not safe: such as
a
: able or likely to cause harm, damage, or loss
water that is unsafe to drink
unsafe driving habits
unsafe levels of lead
b
: not giving protection from danger, harm, or loss
an unsafe vehicle
unsafe working conditions
c
: not protected from danger, harm, or loss
feeling frightened and unsafe
d
: likely to take risks : not careful
unsafe drivers
Examples of unsafe in a Sentence
workers are forbidden from engaging in unsafe activities on company time
people who have a record of being unsafe drivers usually have to pay higher insurance premiums
Recent Examples on the Web
Even in Caracas, where only five buildings collapsed, Rodríguez said at least 30 additional structures have already been classified as unsafe.
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Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
3 July 2026
The complaint, obtained by PEOPLE, claims the Tesla — equipped with Autopilot and Full Self-Driving features — was defective and unsafe for normal use when it was sold.
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Paloma Chavez,
PEOPLE,
3 July 2026
Because water was frequently unsafe and tea was politically boycotted, everyday favorites included rum punch, hard cider, and ale.
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Zach Dean Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
3 July 2026
Road accidents are common in Pakistan because of poor road conditions, inadequate enforcement of traffic laws and unsafe driving practices, particularly in mountainous areas.
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ABC News,
3 July 2026
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Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
3 July 2026
The complaint, obtained by PEOPLE, claims the Tesla — equipped with Autopilot and Full Self-Driving features — was defective and unsafe for normal use when it was sold.
—
Paloma Chavez,
PEOPLE,
3 July 2026
Because water was frequently unsafe and tea was politically boycotted, everyday favorites included rum punch, hard cider, and ale.
—
Zach Dean Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
3 July 2026
Road accidents are common in Pakistan because of poor road conditions, inadequate enforcement of traffic laws and unsafe driving practices, particularly in mountainous areas.
—
ABC News,
3 July 2026
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“Unsafe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unsafe. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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