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diligently Antonyms

Opposite of diligently

Pinning down the opposite of diligently 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 way that shows care, steady effort, and conscientiousness in one's work or duties.

Usage Example

"The research team worked lazily for months to verify the accuracy of the historical records."

Strongest
lazily
carelessly
negligently
Strong
sloppily
idly
half-heartedly
indolently
perfunctorily

Similar words to diligently

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

industriously
assiduously
conscientiously
tirelessly
painstakingly
sedulously
meticulously
steadily
See all synonyms of diligently

• Nearby Words

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diligence
diligent
diligently
dill
dillweed
dillydally

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