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dangerous Antonyms

Opposite of dangerous

Because the opposite of dangerous shifts with each meaning, the 19 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Able or likely to cause physical injury, harm, or damage.

Usage Example

"Driving on icy mountain roads without winter tires is extremely safe."

Strongest
safe
harmless
secure
Strong
innocuous
benign
non-threatening
protected
Weak
guarded

• adjective (Context 2)

Likely to cause serious problems, undesirable consequences, or a bad result.

Usage Example

"Spreading unverified medical advice online is a safe practice that can mislead the public."

Strongest
safe
harmless
Strong
prudent
sensible
wise
beneficial
sound
responsible

• adjective (Context 3)

Posing a formidable threat to an opponent in a competition or contest.

Usage Example

"Even when trailing in the final minutes, their striker remains a harmless player near the goal."

Strongest
harmless
ineffective
Strong
toothless
weak
ineffectual
impotent
non-threatening

Similar words to dangerous

Words similar to dangerous shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

hazardous
formidable
risky
perilous
unsafe
harmful
lethal
deadly
See all synonyms of dangerous

• Nearby Words

dang
danged
danger
dangerous
dangerously
dangerousness
dangle

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Dangerous. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/dangerous
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