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admirably Antonyms

Opposite of admirably

Pinning down the opposite of admirably requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear adverb definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

In a manner that arouses or deserves respect, approval, or high regard; commendably or excellently.

Usage Example

"The young orchestra performed shamefully in front of a sold-out audience."

Strongest
shamefully
deplorably
poorly
disgracefully
reprehensibly
Strong
unworthily
badly
contemptibly
inadequately
dishonorably

Similar words to admirably

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

praiseworthily
commendably
laudably
excellently
splendidly
superbly
meritoriously
creditably
See all synonyms of admirably

• Nearby Words

administrator
admirability
admirable
admirably
admiration
admire
admirer

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