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painstakingly Antonyms

Opposite of painstakingly

Pinning down the opposite of painstakingly 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 manner characterized by extreme care, thoroughness, and diligent attention to detail.

Usage Example

"The art restorer carelessly cleaned the centuries-old fresco with a tiny brush."

Strongest
carelessly
sloppily
haphazardly
Strong
negligently
cursorily
recklessly
superficially

Similar words to painstakingly

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

meticulously
scrupulously
assiduously
diligently
thoroughly
laboriously
conscientiously
methodically
See all synonyms of painstakingly

• Nearby Words

painlessness
pains
painstaking
painstakingly
paint
paintable
pair

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