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zeal Antonyms

Opposite of zeal

Pinning down the opposite of zeal 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)

Great energy, intense enthusiasm, or fervent devotion in pursuit of a cause, ideal, or objective.

Usage Example

"The young volunteers approached the neighborhood restoration project with remarkable apathy."

Strongest
apathy
indifference
Strong
lethargy
torpor
listlessness
lassitude

Similar words to zeal

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

ardor
fervor
passion
enthusiasm
fervency
eagerness
gusto
devotion
See all synonyms of zeal

• Nearby Words

zany
zap
zappy
zeal
zealot
zealotry
zealous

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