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industrious Antonyms

Opposite of industrious

Pinning down the opposite of industrious 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)

Diligent, hard-working, and persistently active in pursuing a task, occupation, or goal.

Usage Example

"The lazy apprentices arrived at the workshop early each morning to refine their carpentry skills."

Strongest
lazy
idle
indolent
slothful
Strong
shiftless
lethargic
inactive
sluggish

Similar words to industrious

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

hard-working
diligent
assiduous
sedulous
conscientious
tireless
indefatigable
energetic
See all synonyms of industrious

• Nearby Words

industrialization
industrialize
industrially
industrious
industriously
industriousness
industry

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