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gladly Antonyms

Opposite of gladly

Pinning down the opposite of gladly 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 willing, eager, or cheerful manner; with pleasure.

Usage Example

"She reluctantly accepted the invitation to speak at the annual conference."

Strongest
reluctantly
unwillingly
grudgingly
begrudgingly
Strong
resentfully
unhappily
hesitantly
sadly

Similar words to gladly

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

happily
willingly
readily
cheerfully
eagerly
joyfully
freely
enthusiastically
See all synonyms of gladly

• Nearby Words

glade
gladiator
gladiatorial
gladly
gladness
gladsome
gladwrap

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