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eagerness Antonyms

Opposite of eagerness

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

Enthusiasm to do or to have something; keenness or ardent desire.

Usage Example

"The students showed great reluctance to begin their science experiments."

Strongest
reluctance
apathy
indifference
Strong
unwillingness
disinterest
hesitation

Similar words to eagerness

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

keenness
enthusiasm
zeal
ardor
alacrity
avidity
fervor
gusto
See all synonyms of eagerness

• Nearby Words

each
eager
eagerly
eagerness
eagle
ear
earbashing

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