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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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“Global capital continued to seek safe havens and access to Asian growth opportunities in a volatile macro environment,” Chief Executive Bonnie Y Chan said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

Mahmood said she will not "tolerate a situation where our Jewish citizens have to lead smaller lives" to keep themselves safe and vowed that "an enhanced police presence" will continue.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

But that doesn’t mean jobs that look safe from AI for now will remain insulated forever.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 28, 2026

Recalls are part of the system that keeps cars on roads safe throughout their useful lives.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

“Spanish flu claims one hundred thousand lives; Americans urged to wear masks, keep safe distance.”

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse