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thankfully Antonyms

Opposite of thankfully

Because the opposite of thankfully shifts with each meaning, the 10 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

Used to express relief, pleasure, or gratitude that something fortunate has happened or that something bad has been avoided.

Usage Example

"The storm knocked down several power lines, but unfortunately no one was injured."

Strongest
unfortunately
regrettably
Strong
sadly
unluckily
lamentably
alas

• adverb (Context 2)

In a grateful or appreciative manner; with thanks.

Usage Example

"The exhausted hikers ungratefully accepted the warm soup and dry blankets offered by their rescuers."

Strongest
ungratefully
thanklessly
Strong
grudgingly
resentfully

Similar words to thankfully

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

gratefully
fortunately
appreciatively
mercifully
happily
luckily
blessedly
gladly
See all synonyms of thankfully

• Nearby Words

thane
thank
thankful
thankfully
thankfulness
thankless
thanklessly

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