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safest

ADJECTIVE

free from harm

Synonyms

STRONGEST

intact protected secure

STRONG

okay snug

WEAK

buttoned up 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 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

calculating careful chary circumspect competent considerate discreet gingerly guarded on safe side tried and true 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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“My goal, after eight years as mayor, is to have made L.A. the safest city in the country.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

While some think the rally has legs, betting on the consumer doesn’t seem like the safest choice.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

It is a blow to Norrie, having reached the fourth round last year, but it is also the safest option with Wimbledon beginning in just over four weeks.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

“The MMR vaccine is the safest and most reliable way to prevent measles and protect yourself, your family, and your community.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

Meaning we got Tatarska, and Max is to meet me at the basement window—which seems the safest spot—in two days.

From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron