Synonyms for unsafe
un·safe

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1. insecure, unsafeadjective

   lacking in security or safety

   "his fortune was increasingly insecure"; "an insecure future"

   Synonyms:
   insecure, dangerous

   Antonyms:
   invulnerable

2. dangerous, unsafeadjective

   involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm

   "a dangerous criminal"; "a dangerous bridge"; "unemployment reached dangerous proportions"

   Synonyms:
   serious, insecure, severe, life-threatening, dangerous, grievous, grave

   Antonyms:
   invulnerable

3. insecure, unsafeadjective

   not safe from attack

   Synonyms:
   insecure, dangerous

   Antonyms:
   invulnerable

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1. in the firing line

   Submitted by acronimous on January 11, 2018  

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1. unsafeadjective

   Synonyms:
   dangerous, perilous, hazardous, insecure, RISKY, full of risk

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1. unsafeadjective

   Synonyms:
   insecure, risky, perilous, dangerous, hazardous, imperiled, precarious

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1. List of paraphrases for "unsafe":

   insecure, dangerous, hazardous, insecurity, uncertain, non-secure, precarious, nonsecure, unsanitary, unsure, unhealthy, risky, safe, unsecure, unreliable, unsecured

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1. Mayor Kirk Caldwell:

   I am also acutely aware of the many challenges faced by the people of the city who either are forced or choose to live on the sidewalks, in unsanitary and unsafe conditions, their living conditions are undesirable from not only their perspective, but also that of the people of the city who walk, drive, own a business, live in a house or attend a school next to them.

2. Tata Sons:

   We take strict action against sellers in case they are found to be selling any product in contravention with applicable laws, including listing of unsafe or non-compliant products, as customer safety is a top priority.

3. Richard Blumenthal:

   Inward-facing cameras, with the right privacy protections for employees, are a critical way to make our railroads safer, cameras improve accident investigations, deter unsafe behavior, and detect compliance with safety laws, which is why I have urged their installation as soon as possible.

4. Nisha Verma:

   Misinformation can be harmful because it may lead people to try to end their pregnancies in an unsafe way, potentially exposing them to serious bodily harm. While people can self-manage their abortions in a safe way, spreading misinformation about unsafe methods of abortion is incredibly dangerous.

5. Komal Chohan:

   My nani, my family, and our families should not feel unsafe at work, at their place of worship, or anywhere. Enough is enough — our community has been through enough trauma.