The Opposite(Antonym) of “smoothly”
The antonyms of smoothly are roughly, unevenly, and disruptively. The antonyms convey a lack of smoothness or consistency in movement, action, or process.
Explore all Antonyms of “smoothly”
Definitions and Examples of roughly, unevenly, disruptively
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
In a manner lacking smoothness or gentleness; harshly or violently.
Example
The boat rocked roughly as it hit the waves, making some passengers feel seasick.
In a way that is not level, flat, or regular; with variations or irregularities.
Example
The cake was baked unevenly, with some parts burnt and others undercooked.
In a way that causes disturbance, interruption, or disorder; hindering the normal flow or functioning of something.
Example
The students who talked disruptively during the lecture were asked to leave the classroom.
Key Differences: roughly vs unevenly vs disruptively
- 1Roughly implies a lack of smoothness or gentleness, often accompanied by harshness or violence.
- 2Unevenly describes a lack of levelness, flatness, or regularity, often with variations or irregularities.
- 3Disruptively suggests a hindrance or disturbance to the normal flow or functioning of something.
Effective Usage of roughly, unevenly, disruptively
- 1Describing Movement: Use roughly to describe jerky or bumpy movements, such as driving on a rocky road.
- 2Describing Surfaces: Use unevenly to describe surfaces that are not level or flat, such as a bumpy lawn.
- 3Describing Processes: Use disruptively to describe actions or events that cause disturbance or interruption, such as a noisy construction site.
Remember this!
The antonyms of smoothly have distinct meanings. Roughly implies harshness or violence, unevenly describes a lack of levelness or regularity, and disruptively suggests a hindrance to the normal flow or functioning of something. Use these words to describe movement, surfaces, or processes.
