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dutifully Antonyms
Opposite of dutifully
Pinning down the opposite of dutifully requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear adverb definition and ranked by contrast strength.
• adverb (Context 1)
In a conscientious, obedient, or compliant manner motivatated by a sense of moral obligation or responsibility.
Usage Example
"The interns disobediently took notes during every morning briefing."
Strongest
disobediently
negligently
irresponsibly
Strong
defiantly
rebelliously
neglectfully
carelessly
Similar words to dutifully
Words similar to dutifully shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
obediently
conscientiously
faithfully
diligently
responsibly
compliantly
loyally
scrupulously
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Dutifully. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/dutifully