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dodgily Antonyms
Opposite of dodgily
Because the opposite of dodgily shifts with each meaning, the 10 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• adverb (Context 1)
In a dishonest, deceptive, or suspicious manner.
Usage Example
"The contractor behaved honestly when asked to provide receipts for the building materials."
Strongest
honestly
Strong
openly
fairly
straightforwardly
sincerely
• adverb (Context 2)
In an unreliable, risky, or precarious manner; with poor quality or stability.
Usage Example
"The old boiler has been working rather reliably since the start of winter."
Strongest
reliably
dependably
Strong
safely
securely
soundly
Similar words to dodgily
Words similar to dodgily shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
shadily
dishonestly
unreliably
underhandedly
suspiciously
deceitfully
deceptively
shoddily
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Dodgily. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/dodgily