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precise Antonyms

Opposite of precise

Because the opposite of precise shifts with each meaning, the 15 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Marked by exactness and accuracy of expression, measurement, or detail.

Usage Example

"The architect provided imprecise measurements for the new laboratory renovation."

Strongest
imprecise
inaccurate
inexact
vague
Strong
approximate
ambiguous
indefinite
rough

• adjective (Context 2)

Used to emphasize that one is referring to an exact and particular thing, moment, or location.

Usage Example

"The alarm sounded at the general moment the speaker stepped onto the stage."

Strong
general

• adjective (Context 3)

Scrupulous and strict in observing rules, procedures, or standards (of a person or their behavior).

Usage Example

"The watchmaker is known for being remarkably careless in every stage of his craft."

Strongest
careless
sloppy
Strong
negligent
haphazard
slipshod
lax

Similar words to precise

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

exact
meticulous
very
accurate
scrupulous
punctilious
specific
actual
See all synonyms of precise

• Nearby Words

precipitous
precipitously
precis
precise
precisely
preciseness
precision

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