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zeal Synonyms

Another word for zeal

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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 ardor."

Strongest
ardor
fervor
passion
enthusiasm
Strong
fervency
eagerness
gusto
devotion
vehemence
fire

Opposites of zeal

The opposite of zeal shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

apathy
indifference
lethargy
torpor
listlessness
lassitude
See all opposites of zeal

• Nearby Words

zawiya
ze
zea
zeal
zealot
zealotry
zealous

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