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perkiness Antonyms

Opposite of perkiness

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

The quality or state of being cheerful, lively, energetic, and alert.

Usage Example

"Her morning listlessness stood in sharp contrast to the sleepy mood of the rest of the office."

Strongest
listlessness
lethargy
sluggishness
Strong
gloominess
languor
apathy
dullness

Similar words to perkiness

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

liveliness
cheerfulness
sprightliness
vivacity
buoyancy
jauntiness
ebullience
zest
See all synonyms of perkiness

• Nearby Words

perjury
perk
perkily
perkiness
perky
perm
permaculture

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