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strenuous Antonyms

Opposite of strenuous

Because the opposite of strenuous shifts with each meaning, the 13 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Requiring or using great physical or mental effort and exertion.

Usage Example

"The doctor advised him to avoid effortless exercise for a few weeks after the surgery."

Strongest
effortless
easy
Strong
light
gentle
undemanding
relaxing
facile

• adjective (Context 2)

Marked by or showing bold, determined, and energetic zeal or persistence.

Usage Example

"Despite the defense team's half-hearted objections, the judge allowed the testimony to proceed."

Strongest
half-hearted
apathetic
Strong
feeble
passive
lukewarm
indifferent

Similar words to strenuous

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

vigorous
arduous
laborious
taxing
demanding
energetic
vehement
grueling
See all synonyms of strenuous

• Nearby Words

strength
strengthen
strengthener
strenuous
strenuously
strenuousness
stress

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