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radioactive Antonyms

Opposite of radioactive

Because the opposite of radioactive shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Emitting or relating to the emission of ionizing radiation or subatomic particles caused by the spontaneous disintegration of atomic nuclei.

Usage Example

"Technicians wore specialized protective suits before handling the nonradioactive waste at the facility."

Strongest
nonradioactive
Strong
stable

• adjective (Context 2)

So controversial, tainted, or politically dangerous that people avoid any association with it.

Usage Example

"After the financial scandal broke, the disgraced executive became politically uncontroversial to his former allies."

Strong
uncontroversial
safe
harmless

Similar words to radioactive

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

toxic
poisonous
controversial
taboo
nuclear
irradiated
See all synonyms of radioactive

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