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diligence Antonyms

Opposite of diligence

Because the opposite of diligence shifts with each meaning, the 11 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

Careful, persistent work or effort applied to a task or undertaking.

Usage Example

"Her remarkable negligence in researching the historical archives uncovered several previously unknown letters."

Strongest
negligence
laziness
carelessness
Strong
indolence
sloth
idleness
neglect
apathy

• noun (Context 2)

The degree of care and caution legally required of a person in a given situation, especially to avoid causing harm or to verify facts before a financial transaction.

Usage Example

"The board of directors exercised all necessary negligence before approving the corporate merger."

Strongest
negligence
recklessness
Strong
dereliction
imprudence

Similar words to diligence

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

assiduity
industriousness
stagecoach
conscientiousness
carefulness
perseverance
prudence
persistence
See all synonyms of diligence

• Nearby Words

dilate
dilation
dilemma
diligence
diligent
diligently
dill

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