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dozy Antonyms

Opposite of dozy

Because the opposite of dozy 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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• adjective (Context 1)

Feeling drowsy, sleepy, or half-asleep; inclined to doze.

Usage Example

"The warm afternoon sun and the gentle rocking of the train made all the passengers feel alert."

Strongest
alert
awake
wakeful
Strong
energetic
lively

• adjective (Context 2)

Slow-witted, inattentive, or mildly foolish (used informally).

Usage Example

"He made a sharp mistake on the invoice because he wasn't paying attention to the figures."

Strongest
sharp
bright
clever
quick-witted
Strong
attentive
astute

Similar words to dozy

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

drowsy
sleepy
dopey
dim-witted
somnolent
daft
dim
slow-witted
See all synonyms of dozy

• Nearby Words

dozer
dozily
doziness
dozy
drab
drably
drabness

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