Opposite of by degrees, in a gradual manner
“Seaward of the road, the grassy slopes end abruptly in rugged cliffs pounded by waves.”
Opposite of as is usually or habitually the case
Opposite of without stopping or pausing
Opposite of at a slow speed
“Older companies will need to modernize quickly if they are to survive in today's economy.”
Opposite of done with meticulousness and extreme attention to detail
“He cut the paper carelessly and consequently made a mess of it.”
Opposite of in a focused or absorbed manner
Opposite of slowly, in a laborious or ponderous manner
Opposite of very often, at frequent intervals
Opposite of in a fluid motion, without bumping or jerking
Opposite of in a consistent manner
“The survey found that 80 per cent of websites perform inconsistently, with widely varying response times, timeouts and errors.”
Opposite of in a typical or common manner
“The press has been atypically lenient in its review of his atrociously indecorous behavior.”
Opposite of in a solid or sturdy manner
“They were flimsy shelters, most of them poorly built of light wood, with spindle porch-posts horribly mutilated by the turning-lathe.”
Opposite of without difficulty or effort
“Most of those people are just strenuously trying to make a living, sometimes surrounded by a hostile environment.”
Opposite of actively, or with great endeavor or resolve
Opposite of adverb for firmly fixed, supported, or balanced
“The craft would have to be towed into position as it had no propulsion of its own, but the weight of the iron and the guns made it unstable.”
Opposite of adverb for having or demonstrating an unwavering devotion toward someone or something
“Bourbon's intervention in Chandieu's arrest has been mentioned many times in connection with his wavering commitment to the Protestant cause.”
(of a person) Opposite of adverb for sensible, reliable, and self-restrained
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