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industriously Antonyms

Opposite of industriously

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

In a diligent, hardworking, and energetic manner; with steady and devoted effort.

Usage Example

"The students worked lazily throughout the afternoon to finish their science fair projects on time."

Strongest
lazily
idly
indolently
slothfully
Strong
negligently
lethargically
slackly

Similar words to industriously

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

diligently
assiduously
sedulously
busily
conscientiously
tirelessly
laboriously
studiously
See all synonyms of industriously

• Nearby Words

industrialize
industrially
industrious
industriously
industriousness
industry
industrywide

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