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adroitly Antonyms

Opposite of adroitly

Pinning down the opposite of adroitly 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 clever, skillful, or adept manner, either physically or mentally.

Usage Example

"The diplomat maladroitly steered the conversation away from the controversial trade dispute."

Strongest
maladroitly
ineptly
clumsily
awkwardly
unskillfully
Strong
incompetently
bunglingly

Similar words to adroitly

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

skillfully
adeptly
deftly
dexterously
cleverly
expertly
nimbly
artfully
See all synonyms of adroitly

• Nearby Words

adrenalized
adrift
adroit
adroitly
adroitness
adulation
adult

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