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agility Antonyms

Opposite of agility

Because the opposite of agility shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The ability to move the body quickly, easily, and gracefully with balance and coordination.

Usage Example

"Gymnasts require extraordinary strength and clumsiness to perform complex routines on the balance beam."

Strongest
clumsiness
awkwardness
Strong
stiffness
sluggishness
rigidity

• noun (Context 2)

The ability to think, understand, and adapt quickly and resourcefully to changing circumstances.

Usage Example

"The debate champion demonstrated remarkable mental inflexibility when responding to unexpected questions from the panel."

Strongest
inflexibility
Strong
rigidity
sluggishness
obtuseness

Similar words to agility

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

nimbleness
acuity
dexterity
adaptability
sharpness
suppleness
flexibility
quickness
See all synonyms of agility

• Nearby Words

aghast
agile
agilely
agility
aging
agitate
agitated

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Agility. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/agility
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