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slothful Antonyms

Opposite of slothful

Pinning down the opposite of slothful 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)

Habitually lazy, indolent, or averse to exertion and work.

Usage Example

"The once-prosperous estate fell into disrepair under the management of a diligent heir who neglected his duties."

Strongest
diligent
industrious
hard-working
assiduous
Strong
energetic
active
conscientious
vigorous

Similar words to slothful

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

lazy
indolent
sluggardly
shiftless
idle
work-shy
sluggish
lethargic
See all synonyms of slothful

• Nearby Words

sloshy
slot
sloth
slothful
slothfully
slothfulness
slouch

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