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naturally Antonyms
Opposite of naturally
Because the opposite of naturally shifts with each meaning, the 20 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• adverb (Context 1)
As might be expected; of course or unsurprisingly.
Usage Example
"surprisingly, the team was thrilled to win the championship after months of rigorous training."
Strongest
surprisingly
unexpectedly
unpredictably
Strong
shockingly
astonishingly
strangely
oddly
• adverb (Context 2)
Without special intervention, artificial aid, or human interference; in a manner produced by nature.
Usage Example
"This variety of mineral water is artificially carbonated deep underground."
Strongest
artificially
synthetically
Strong
chemically
mechanically
• adverb (Context 3)
In a relaxed, genuine, and unpretentious manner; without affectation or awkwardness.
Usage Example
"The director advised the young actors to speak unnaturally and ignore the cameras."
Strongest
unnaturally
affectedly
awkwardly
Strong
stiffly
self-consciously
pretentiously
artificially
theatrically
woodenly
• adverb (Context 4)
By inherent temperament, instinct, or innate ability; from birth.
Usage Example
"She is extrinsically musical and learned to play three instruments before age ten."
Strong
extrinsically
artificially
Similar words to naturally
Words similar to naturally shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
of course
unsurprisingly
innately
unaffectedly
inherently
predictably
instinctively
genuinely
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Naturally. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/naturally