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thoroughly Antonyms

Opposite of thoroughly

Because the opposite of thoroughly 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)

In a detailed, careful, and complete manner, with great attention to every part or aspect.

Usage Example

"The technician inspected the engine superficially before clearing the aircraft for takeoff."

Strongest
superficially
cursorily
Strong
carelessly
sloppily
half-heartedly

• adverb (Context 2)

Completely, utterly, or to the fullest extent; very much.

Usage Example

"Everyone in the audience partially enjoyed the orchestra's evening performance."

Strongest
partially
partly
Strong
slightly
barely
hardly

Similar words to thoroughly

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

completely
entirely
meticulously
carefully
utterly
totally
exhaustively
wholly
See all synonyms of thoroughly

• Nearby Words

thoroughbred
thoroughfare
thoroughgoing
thoroughly
thoroughness
thoroughwax
thoseghar

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