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eagerly Antonyms

Opposite of eagerly

Pinning down the opposite of eagerly 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 manner marked by keen interest, ardent desire, or impatient enthusiasm.

Usage Example

"The students reluctantly awaited the announcement of the science fair winners."

Strongest
reluctantly
indifferently
apathetically
Strong
unwillingly
halfheartedly
grudgingly
listlessly

Similar words to eagerly

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

enthusiastically
keenly
avidly
ardently
zealously
excitedly
impatiently
fervently
See all synonyms of eagerly

• Nearby Words

dystopic
each
eager
eagerly
eagerness
eagle
ear

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