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craftily Antonyms

Opposite of craftily

Pinning down the opposite of craftily 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, sly, or deceitful manner designed to achieve one's goals indirectly.

Usage Example

"The defense attorney artlessly steered the witness toward contradicting his earlier statement."

Strongest
artlessly
naively
Strong
openly
ingenuously
honestly
candidly
frankly

Similar words to craftily

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

cunningly
slyly
artfully
shrewdly
deviously
cleverly
astutely
stealthily
See all synonyms of craftily

• Nearby Words

crackup
cradle
craft
craftily
craftiness
crafting
craftsman

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