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authoritatively Antonyms

Opposite of authoritatively

Because the opposite of authoritatively shifts with each meaning, the 8 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

In a manner that is trustworthy, reliable, and backed by expert knowledge or recognized evidence.

Usage Example

"The historian spoke unreliably about the economic causes of the nineteenth-century migration."

Strongest
unreliably
Strong
inaccurately
ignorantly

• adverb (Context 2)

In a commanding, confident, or official manner likely to be respected and obeyed.

Usage Example

"The referee blew the whistle and gestured timidly toward the penalty spot."

Strongest
timidly
hesitantly
meekly
Strong
diffidently
uncertainly

Similar words to authoritatively

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

reliably
commandingly
definitively
decisively
dependably
confidently
assertively
credibly
See all synonyms of authoritatively

• Nearby Words

authoritarian
authoritarianism
authoritative
authoritatively
authoritativeness
authority
authorization

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