Definitions

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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After George Floyd’s death, the university opened an Intercultural Diversity Center, a Hate & Bias Hotline and a Safe to Pee program to deter “discrimination against gender variant people in public restrooms.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

Thousands were also serenaded by ex-One Direction singer Niall Horan, who also made a surprise appearance during Stargazing singer Myles Smith's main stage set for their collab, Drive Safe.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

"Community trust is essential. Safe and dignified burials, local leadership engagement and clear communication are just as important as laboratories and treatment centres."

From BBC • May 22, 2026

With Barbara in a wheelchair, John contacted the city’s Safe Sidewalks L.A. program last fall, and I think it’s fair to say that name is somewhere between a misnomer and a bad joke.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2026

“Welcome to the Safe Haven Orphanage,” he said.

From "Taking Flight: From War Orphan to Star Ballerina" by Michaela DePrince

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