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friskiness Antonyms

Opposite of friskiness

Pinning down the opposite of friskiness 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)

The quality or state of being lively, playful, and full of energetic movement, especially in young animals or children.

Usage Example

"The sudden drop in the puppy's usual lethargy was the first sign that it needed to see a veterinarian."

Strongest
lethargy
sluggishness
listlessness
Strong
languor
torpor
apathy

Similar words to friskiness

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

playfulness
liveliness
sprightliness
frolicsomeness
vivacity
high spirits
spiritedness
exuberance
See all synonyms of friskiness

• Nearby Words

fringe
frisk
friskily
friskiness
frisky
fritter
fritz

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