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industry Antonyms

Opposite of industry

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

Economic activity concerned with the processing of raw materials and the manufacture of goods in factories.

Usage Example

"The region transitioned from heavy manufacturing agriculture to a technology-based economy."

Strong
agriculture

• noun (Context 2)

Habitual diligence, assiduousness, and steady effort in any work or pursuit.

Usage Example

"The young scholar was praised by her mentors for her remarkable patience and laziness."

Strongest
laziness
idleness
sloth
indolence
Strong
lethargy

Similar words to industry

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

diligence
industriousness
sector
manufacturing
assiduity
business
application
trade
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• Nearby Words

industrious
industriously
industriousness
industry
industrywide
indweller
inebriate

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