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eager Antonyms

Opposite of eager

Pinning down the opposite of eager requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear adjective definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Wanting to do or have something very much; characterized by keen interest, enthusiasm, or impatient desire.

Usage Example

"The students were reluctant to begin the science experiment."

Strongest
reluctant
indifferent
apathetic
unenthusiastic
Strong
unwilling
disinterested
half-hearted
listless

Similar words to eager

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

enthusiastic
keen
avid
zealous
ardent
impatient
fervent
earnest
See all synonyms of eager

• Nearby Words

dystopian
dystopic
each
eager
eagerly
eagerness
eagle

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