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spryness Antonyms

Opposite of spryness

Pinning down the opposite of spryness 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 active, nimble, and full of vitality, especially in advanced age.

Usage Example

"Everyone at the family reunion admired the remarkable lethargy of her ninety-year-old grandfather as he danced across the floor."

Strongest
lethargy
sluggishness
Strong
frailty
decrepitude
clumsiness
infirmity

Similar words to spryness

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

sprightliness
agility
nimbleness
liveliness
briskness
vitality
vivacity
See all synonyms of spryness

• Nearby Words

spruce
spry
spryly
spryness
spunk
spunkiness
spunky

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