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safe

[seyf] / seɪf /
ADJECTIVE
free from harm
Synonyms
STRONGEST
intact protected secure
STRONG
okay snug
WEAK
cherished free from danger guarded home free impervious impregnable in safety inviolable invulnerable maintained out of danger out of harm's way preserved safe and sound safeguarded sheltered shielded sitting pretty tended unassailable undamaged under lock and key under one's wing unharmed unhurt uninjured unmolested unscathed unthreatened vindicated watched
Antonyms
STRONGEST
insecure unprotected
WEAK
dangerous exposed harmful incautious poisonous risky unguarded unsafe unthoughtful vulnerable
ADJECTIVE
not dangerous
Synonyms
STRONGEST
certain clear dependable harmless healthy pure reliable secure
STRONG
innocent sound
WEAK
checked competent decontaminated innocuous innoxious inoffensive neutralized nonpoisonous nontoxic risk-free riskless tame tried-and-true trustworthy uninjurious unpolluted wholesome
Antonyms
STRONGEST
indefinite irresponsible uncertain undecided unfixed unreliable unsure
WEAK
dangerous exposed harmful incautious poisonous risky unguarded unprotected unsafe unthoughtful vulnerable
ADJECTIVE
cautious, conservative
Synonyms
STRONGEST
dependable prudent realistic reliable sure
WEAK
buttoned-up calculating careful chary circumspect competent considerate discreet gingerly guarded on safe side trustworthy unadventurous wary
Antonyms
STRONGEST
irresponsible uncertain unreliable unsteady unsure
WEAK
dangerous exposed harmful incautious poisonous risky unguarded unprotected unsafe unthoughtful vulnerable

Example Sentences

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Richards conducted studies of air quality in homes, ventilation and nutrition and advocated for food labeling, safe preservatives and sanitation standards in kitchens and food markets.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

But he added that Iran would need to work with Oman and the international community on a protocol for safe passage to ensure it was not "misused by warships".

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

Cars, which we jump into every day without a second thought, are not as safe statistically.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

Takahashi says his group, founded in 2024, is a "safe haven" for athletes, many of whom feel uncomfortable talking about the issue.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

You had to watch the ground—but usually things were safe enough.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith