unsicker

[ uhn-sik-er ]

adjective

, Scot.

1. unsafe; untrustworthy.

Other Words From

• un·sickered adjective
• un·sicker·ly adverb
• un·sicker·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of unsicker¹

First recorded in 1175–1225, unsicker is from the Middle English word unsiker. See un- ¹, sicker ²

Example Sentences

The Democratic Party on Tuesday refused to accept a filing fee from state Rep. Sarah Unsicker, who was exiled after social media posts last year showed her with a man cited by the Anti-Defamation League as a Holocaust denier.

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“Having been removed from the House Democratic Caucus by your peers, the Missouri Democratic Party does not wish to associate with you as a candidate,” the party’s lawyer, James Paul, wrote in a Tuesday letter to Unsicker.

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Unsicker could still run for Missouri governor as a libertarian or a Republican if those parties would accept her.

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The Associated Press sent a text to Unsicker on Tuesday seeking comment.

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Unsicker was prepared to challenge House Minority Leader Crystal Quade for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination.

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