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knowingly Antonyms

Opposite of knowingly

Because the opposite of knowingly shifts with each meaning, the 11 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

With full awareness and deliberate intent; consciously.

Usage Example

"The company was fined heavily for unknowingly violating environmental safety regulations."

Strongest
unknowingly
unwittingly
inadvertently
Strong
unconsciously
accidentally
unintentionally
ignorantly

• adverb (Context 2)

In a manner that suggests secret or shared knowledge and understanding.

Usage Example

"She smiled naively at her friend across the crowded room when the surprise was announced."

Strong
naively
innocently
obliviously
blankly

Similar words to knowingly

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

consciously
wittingly
deliberately
intentionally
meaningfully
purposely
suggestively
on purpose
See all synonyms of knowingly

• Nearby Words

knower
knowhow
knowing
knowingly
knowledge
knowledgeable
knowledgeably

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