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cleverly Antonyms

Opposite of cleverly

Pinning down the opposite of cleverly 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 an intelligent, ingenious, or mentally quick manner; with great skill or resourcefulness.

Usage Example

"The architect foolishly designed the narrow house to maximize natural sunlight throughout the day."

Strongest
foolishly
stupidly
Strong
clumsily
ineptly
unwisely
awkwardly

Similar words to cleverly

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

ingeniously
smartly
astutely
shrewdly
skillfully
adroitly
deftly
brilliantly
See all synonyms of cleverly

• Nearby Words

clerically
clerk
clever
cleverly
cleverness
cliche
cliched

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