Made to deter, reveal, or withstand unauthorized interference.
Reach for it when describing a safety feature that reduces the chance of unnoticed manipulation
A tamper-resistant latch protected the emergency supplies while preserving quick authorized access.
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playful
interference-proof
Fits when emphatic informal copy can tolerate an absolute claim
Careful Proof overpromises; determined interference may still succeed.
everyday
Fits when broad protection is enough and the threat need not be specified
Careful Secure can refer to theft, movement, or secrecy rather than tampering.
professional
child-resistant
Fits when the barrier specifically reduces access by children
Careful Child-resistant is a narrower safety claim and never means childproof.
professional
tamper-evident
Fits when interference should leave visible proof
Careful Tamper-evident packaging may reveal access without physically resisting it.
formal
safeguarded
Fits when protective measures surround an item or process
Careful Safeguarded describes the protection arrangement, not a built-in design quality.
tamper-resistant packaging
Tamper-resistant packaging kept the test kits intact in transit.
tamper-resistant screw
The installer chose a tamper-resistant screw for the public panel.
tamper-resistant seal
Every bottle carries a tamper-resistant seal beneath the cap.
Keep in mind
Tamper-resistant describes risk reduction, not immunity from every form of interference.
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