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indeed Antonyms
Opposite of indeed
Because the opposite of indeed shifts with each meaning, the 8 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• adverb (Context 1)
Used to emphasize a statement or description, or to confirm that something previously suggested is true.
Usage Example
"The research findings were very promising hardly."
Strong
hardly
scarcely
doubtfully
questionably
dubiously
• adverb (Context 2)
Used to introduce a further and stronger or more surprising point that reinforces the preceding statement.
Usage Example
"The project was completed ahead of schedule; however, it came in well under budget."
Strong
however
conversely
on the contrary
Similar words to indeed
Words similar to indeed shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
in fact
really
truly
certainly
undoubtedly
moreover
genuinely
furthermore
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Indeed. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/indeed