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squarely Synonyms

Another word for squarely

Choosing another word for squarely depends on context, so the 17 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match 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 directly rather than postponing the difficult decisions."

Strongest
directly
head-on
straight
Strong
point-blank
precisely
exactingly

• adverb (Context 2)

In an honest, fair, and straightforward manner.

Usage Example

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

Strongest
fairly
honestly
justly
Strong
forthrightly
openly
uprightly

• adverb (Context 3)

Firmly and solidly in position, or at right angles.

Usage Example

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

Strongest
firmly
solidly
Strong
steadily
evenly
securely

Opposites of squarely

The opposite of squarely shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

unfairly
dishonestly
indirectly
evasively
unstably
deceitfully
obliquely
underhandedly
See all opposites of squarely

• Nearby Words

squander
squanderer
square
squarely
squareness
squaretail
squarish

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