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hastily Antonyms

Opposite of hastily

Because the opposite of hastily shifts with each meaning, the 10 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

With excessive speed or urgency; HURRIEDLY.

Usage Example

"She slowly packed her bags so she would not miss the final train home."

Strongest
slowly
unhurriedly
leisurely
Strong
deliberately
gradually

• adverb (Context 2)

Without sufficient thought, care, or deliberation; RASHLY.

Usage Example

"The committee acted too carefully in rejecting the proposal before reviewing all the financial data."

Strongest
carefully
cautiously
thoughtfully
Strong
prudently
methodically

Similar words to hastily

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

hurriedly
rashly
impulsively
quickly
precipitately
rapidly
recklessly
swiftly
See all synonyms of hastily

• Nearby Words

haste
hastefully
hasten
hastily
hastiness
hasty
hat

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