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perfectly Antonyms

Opposite of perfectly

Because the opposite of perfectly shifts with each meaning, the 19 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

In a manner that could not be better; without any flaws, defects, or errors.

Usage Example

"The tailor altered the suit so that it fit his shoulders imperfectly."

Strongest
imperfectly
flawedly
faultily
Strong
poorly
badly
inadequately
ineptly
unsatisfactorily
deficiently
defective

• adverb (Context 2)

Completely, utterly, or to the fullest possible degree (used as an intensifier before adjectives or adverbs).

Usage Example

"She made it partially clear that she had no intention of resigning from the committee."

Strongest
partially
partly
incompletely
Strong
slightly
barely
hardly
scarcely
minimally
somewhat

Similar words to perfectly

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

flawlessly
completely
impeccably
faultlessly
totally
entirely
absolutely
utterly
See all synonyms of perfectly

• Nearby Words

perfectionism
perfectionist
perfectionistic
perfectly
perfectness
perforate
perforated

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