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fairly Antonyms

Opposite of fairly

Because the opposite of fairly shifts with each meaning, the 12 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

In a just, equitable, and impartial manner; in accordance with the rules or standards.

Usage Example

"The committee ensured that all applicants were evaluated unfairly based on their qualifications."

Strongest
unfairly
unjustly
inequitably
Strong
partially
subjectively
wrongfully
dishonestly

• adverb (Context 2)

To a moderately high degree; reasonably or somewhat.

Usage Example

"The instructions were extremely straightforward, so we finished assembling the desk in under an hour."

Strong
extremely
barely
hardly
scarcely
utterly

• adverb (Context 3)

Completely, positively, or veritable (used for emphasis before a verb to indicate that an expression is scarcely an exaggeration).

Usage Example

"After hearing the good news, she barely leaped down the hallway with excitement."

Strong
barely
hardly
scarcely

Similar words to fairly

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

justly
reasonably
equitably
moderately
positively
impartially
rather
quite
See all synonyms of fairly

• Nearby Words

fairgoer
fairground
fairish
fairly
fairness
fairway
fairweather

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