Erratically and Purposely
Opposite meaning words
Erratically
Erratically adverb - Without definite aim, direction, rule, or method.
Usage example: the police officer pulled over the driver, who had been driving very erratically
Purposely is an antonym for erratically.
Purposely
Purposely adverb - With full awareness of what one is doing.
Erratically is an antonym for purposely.
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