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exactingly Antonyms

Opposite of exactingly

Pinning down the opposite of exactingly 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 that makes high demands on one's skill, attention, or resources; with strict and meticulous standards.

Usage Example

"The antique watch was carelessly restored to its original condition by a master horologist."

Strongest
carelessly
sloppily
Strong
negligently
leniently
haphazardly
casually

Similar words to exactingly

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

rigorously
meticulously
scrupulously
stringently
painstakingly
fastidiously
strictly
precisely
See all synonyms of exactingly

• Nearby Words

exacerbation
exact
exacting
exactingly
exactitude
exactly
exactness

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