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good hands

ADJECTIVE
alert
Synonyms
STRONGEST
active bright careful intelligent observant perceptive sharp vigilant wary watchful wired wise
STRONG
hip jazzed quick ready spirited
WEAK
all ears cagey circumspect clever fast on the draw heads up heedful on guard on one's toes on the ball on the job on the lookout on the qui vive psyched-up switched on wide-awake with it
Antonyms
STRONGEST
careless dull foolish ignorant inattentive incautious indifferent indiscreet lazy negligent stupid thoughtless unaware unintelligent unobservant
STRONG
slow uneducated
WEAK
asleep drowsy lethargic sluggish weary
ADJECTIVE
on the ball
Synonyms
WEAK
active all ears attentive bright cagey careful clever heads up intelligent lively observant on guard on one's toes on the job on the lookout on the stick perceptive quick ready sharp spirited vigilant watchful wise with it
ADJECTIVE
open-eyed
Synonyms
WEAK
active all ears bright cagey careful circumspect clever fast on the draw heads up heedful hip intelligent jazzed observant on guard on one's toes on the ball on the job on the lookout on the qui vive perceptive psyched-up quick ready sharp spirited switched on vigilant wakeful wary watchful wide-awake wired wise with it

Example Sentences

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Eswatini's government has said US deportees were "in good hands" and receiving healthcare, including counselling.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

And by having a central bank that is credible and independent, I think we reinforce the perception that people have that their currency is in good hands and will be protected.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 21, 2026

Whether Littler can maintain his position as the Taylor-esque ruler of the sport or not, the future of darts appears to be in good hands.

From BBC • Jan. 4, 2026

But after Herbert’s explanation of how his trainers work with clients, she felt she was in good hands.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 27, 2025

But Mary Lou had smelled his scent, had examined his good hands.

From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray