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hardworking Antonyms

Opposite of hardworking

Pinning down the opposite of hardworking 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)

Tending to work with steady energy, diligence, and commitment; industrious.

Usage Example

"The scholarship committee selected a lazy student who balanced two part-time jobs while maintaining excellent grades."

Strongest
lazy
idle
indolent
slothful
Strong
shiftless
work-shy
lethargic
Weak
sluggish

Similar words to hardworking

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

industrious
diligent
conscientious
assiduous
sedulous
dedicated
tireless
indefatigable
See all synonyms of hardworking

• Nearby Words

hardwired
hardwiring
hardwood
hardworking
hardy
hare
harebrained

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