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decently Antonyms

Opposite of decently

Because the opposite of decently shifts with each meaning, the 11 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

To a satisfactory, passable, or fairly good degree.

Usage Example

"Although he had only practiced for a few weeks, he played the piano poorly at the recital."

Strongest
poorly
badly
inadequately
Strong
unsatisfactorily
miserably

• adverb (Context 2)

In a manner that conforms to accepted standards of morality, respectability, or politeness.

Usage Example

"The organization insists that all employees and visitors be treated indecently at all times."

Strongest
indecently
improperly
Strong
shamefully
disgracefully
inappropriately
unfairly

Similar words to decently

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

satisfactorily
properly
respectably
adequately
appropriately
passably
acceptably
honorably
See all synonyms of decently

• Nearby Words

decency
decent
decenter
decently
decentralization
decentralize
decentralized

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