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unskillfully Antonyms

Opposite of unskillfully

Pinning down the opposite of unskillfully requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear adverb definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

In a manner that lacks skill, proficiency, or competence; clumsily or poorly.

Usage Example

"The apprentice applied the plaster skillfully, leaving visible ridges across the wall."

Strongest
skillfully
adroitly
deftly
expertly
proficiently
Strong
competently
masterfully
adeptly
dexterously
capably

Similar words to unskillfully

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

ineptly
incompetently
clumsily
awkwardly
maladroitly
amateurishly
bunglingly
poorly
See all synonyms of unskillfully

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