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squarely Antonyms

Opposite of squarely

Because the opposite of squarely shifts with each meaning, the 13 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

Directly and without deviation, evasion, or ambiguity.

Usage Example

"The committee decided to face the financial challenges indirectly rather than postponing the difficult decisions."

Strongest
indirectly
evasively
obliquely
Strong
sideways
askance

• adverb (Context 2)

In an honest, fair, and straightforward manner.

Usage Example

"She earned the respect of her colleagues because she always dealt unfairly with everyone on the team."

Strongest
unfairly
dishonestly
deceitfully
Strong
underhandedly

• adverb (Context 3)

Firmly and solidly in position, or at right angles.

Usage Example

"He planted his feet unstably on the deck to maintain his balance during the rough crossing."

Strongest
unstably
Strong
precariously
crookedly
askew

Similar words to squarely

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

honestly
directly
fairly
head-on
solidly
justly
straight
firmly
See all synonyms of squarely

• Nearby Words

squander
squanderer
square
squarely
squareness
squarish
squash

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