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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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But the AI boom has made their old advice of picking a safe major and pursuing a stable career feel a lot less certain.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

And that, in turn, would highlight the safe haven aspect of Treasuries, pushing prices higher.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

But how quick a fix can nuclear be - and how safe and reliable is it really?

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

If you encounter a coyote, keep a safe distance and back away slowly while maintaining eye contact, according to the agency.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

The Burr brothers recommended believing experts like themselves, as “it is not a very safe business to trust to what men call their senses.”

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.