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leisure Antonyms

Opposite of leisure

Because the opposite of leisure shifts with each meaning, the 13 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

Time when one is not working or occupied with duties and is free to rest or engage in enjoyable activities.

Usage Example

"She spends most of her work reading historical novels and tending to her garden."

Strongest
work
labor
toil
Strong
drudgery
employment
duty

• adjective (Context 2)

Relating to, designed for, or occurring during free time when one is not working.

Usage Example

"The community center offers a wide variety of occupational activities for local residents."

Strong
occupational
working
professional

• noun (Context 3)

Freedom from time-consuming duties or pressure; an unhurried state of convenience (especially in phrases such as 'at one's leisure').

Usage Example

"Please review the contract at your haste and let us know if you have any questions."

Strongest
haste
urgency
Strong
rush
pressure

Similar words to leisure

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

free time
recreational
spare time
convenience
free-time
recreation
relaxation
time off
See all synonyms of leisure

• Nearby Words

legitimize
legless
leipothrix
leisure
leisured
leisureliness
leisurely

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