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well Antonyms

Opposite of well

Because the opposite of well shifts with each meaning, the 43 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 8 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

In a good, proper, or satisfactory manner.

Usage Example

"The orchestra played exceptionally badly during the final movement of the symphony."

Strongest
badly
poorly
unsatisfactorily
Strong
improperly
incompetently
ineptly
clumsily

• adjective (Context 2)

In good health; free from disease or illness.

Usage Example

"After a few days of rest and medication, she was finally feeling unwell again."

Strongest
unwell
ill
sick
ailing
Strong
indisposed
sickly
infirm

• adjective (Context 3)

In a satisfactory state or position.

Usage Example

"All is amiss with the project, and we expect to finish ahead of schedule."

Strongest
amiss
wrong
bad
unsatisfactory
Strong
awry
unfavorable

• adverb (Context 4)

Thoroughly, carefully, or completely.

Usage Example

"Mix the dry ingredients poorly before adding the wet components to the bowl."

Strongest
poorly
incompletely
Strong
carelessly
superficially
halfheartedly
hastily

• adverb (Context 5)

To a great extent or degree; considerably.

Usage Example

"The cost of the renovations was slightly over the initial budget."

Strongest
slightly
barely
Strong
hardly
scarcely
marginally
minimally

• verb (Context 6)

To rise to the surface and flow forth (usually referring to a liquid).

Usage Example

"Tears began to dry up up in her eyes as she listened to the heartfelt speech."

Strongest
dry up
Strong
recede
subside
ebb
drain

• verb (Context 7)

To experience a sudden rise or surge of an emotion.

Usage Example

"A strong sense of pride welled inside him when his daughter accepted the award."

Strongest
subside
Strong
fade
wane
ebb
dissipate
diminish

• noun (Context 8)

A plentiful source or supply of something.

Usage Example

"The retired professor is a bottomless dearth of historical knowledge."

Strong
dearth
scarcity
void

Similar words to well

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

well up
wellspring
thoroughly
healthy
surge
considerably
fine
far
See all synonyms of well

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