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Safest

Verb / ˈseɪfʌst / Another word for safest — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

most protected or secure; least likely to cause harm or danger

Synonyms & similar words

good dependable safe dangerous out secure secure protected shielded guarded defended fortified bulletproof immune insulated armored safe well-protected well-guarded well-defended well-fortified risk-free harmless inviolable impregnable unassailable

Synonyms by register

Formal

most secure most protected most reliable most foolproof

Informal

most chill most low-risk most no-worries

Literary

most sheltered most unassailable most impregnable

Antonyms

riskiest most dangerous hazardous perilous vulnerable exposed precarious

Common collocations

  • safest bet
  • safest option
  • safest place
  • safest route
  • safest investment
  • safest hands
  • safest possible

Word family

adjective safe
adverb safely

Usage note

Safest is the superlative form of the adjective 'safe'. It is used to describe the thing or place that has the least risk or danger.

Example sentences

  1. The safest place during a thunderstorm is indoors.
  2. Wearing a helmet while riding a bike is the safest thing to do.
  3. The safest way to cross the street is to use a crosswalk.
  4. The safest cars have the most airbags.
  5. The safest neighborhoods have good lighting and security cameras.

Quotes

  • Safety first is safety always.
  • Better safe than sorry.
  • Safety doesn't happen by accident.

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