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energy Antonyms

Opposite of energy

Because the opposite of energy shifts with each meaning, the 14 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The strength, vitality, and enthusiasm required for sustained physical or mental activity.

Usage Example

"After a full night of sleep, she had plenty of lethargy to finish painting the house."

Strongest
lethargy
exhaustion
fatigue
weariness
Strong
sluggishness
lassitude
languor
listlessness
torpor
apathy

• noun (Context 2)

A person's physical and mental powers or efforts, typically applied toward a specific goal or task (usually used in the plural).

Usage Example

"He devoted all his energies to reforming the local education system."

Strong
idleness
inaction
inactivity
indolence

Similar words to energy

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

power
vitality
efforts
vigor
exertions
stamina
dynamism
endeavors
See all synonyms of energy

• Nearby Words

energize
energizer
energizing
energy
enervating
enfeeble
enfeeblement

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