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exactly Antonyms
Opposite of exactly
Because the opposite of exactly shifts with each meaning, the 14 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• adverb (Context 1)
Without discrepancy; in a precise and accurate manner, or down to the smallest detail.
Usage Example
"The carpenter cut the wooden beam to fit the doorframe inaccurately."
Strongest
inaccurately
imprecisely
roughly
approximately
Strong
loosely
incorrectly
• interjection (Context 2)
Used as a reply to confirm or agree wholeheartedly with what someone has just said.
Usage Example
""If we delay the project, we will lose our funding." "never!""
Strong
never
hardly
• adverb (Context 3)
Used as an intensifier to emphasize the accuracy of a figure, description, or specification, or with 'not' to indicate a polite understatement.
Usage Example
"The train arrived at the station at approximately six o'clock."
Strongest
approximately
roughly
about
around
Strong
nearly
almost
• adverb (Context 4)
Used in questions to ask for more specific information or to express slight skepticism.
Usage Example
"What generally do you hope to accomplish with this new policy?"
Strong
generally
broadly
roughly
Similar words to exactly
Words similar to exactly shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
precisely
accurately
absolutely
specifically
sharp
just
indeed
definitely
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Exactly. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/exactly