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vigor Antonyms
Opposite of vigor
Because the opposite of vigor shifts with each meaning, the 15 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• noun (Context 1)
Active physical or mental strength, robust health, and lively energy.
Usage Example
"Despite her advanced years, the retired professor approached her daily morning walks and research projects with remarkable lethargy."
Strongest
lethargy
weakness
Strong
sluggishness
languor
fatigue
lassitude
exhaustion
frailty
debility
• noun (Context 2)
Effort, intensity, and enthusiasm applied to an action, argument, or undertaking.
Usage Example
"The environmental committee defended the conservation proposal with great apathy during the public hearing."
Strongest
apathy
indifference
Strong
half-heartedness
passivity
listlessness
torpor
Similar words to vigor
Words similar to vigor shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
vitality
gusto
energy
zeal
robustness
stamina
enthusiasm
fervor
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Vigor. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/vigor