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Contexts ▼▲ Opposite of having or showing a strong desire and determination to succeed (of a plan or piece of work) Opposite of difficult to achieve, requiring great effort or ability Opposite of possessing, or controlled by ambition Opposite of excessively or unpleasantly self-assertive or ambitious Opposite of ambitious or difficult to achieve Opposite of passionately motivated to achieve one's goals Opposite of having or showing eagerness or enthusiasm towards doing something Opposite of boldly self-assured Opposite of showing enthusiasm or displaying positive energy about something Opposite of willing to consider new ideas Opposite of conceived on a very grand or ambitious scale Opposite of great in importance, extent, or size Opposite of beginning to attract attention or critical acclaim Opposite of having an interest in the future, and planning for it Opposite of having or showing determination or resolve Opposite of having or characterized by desire Opposite of difficult to believe or unlikely to happen … more ▼ ▲ Adjective ▲ Opposite of having or showing a strong desire and determination to succeed lazy ambitionless unambitious unmotivated apathetic indolent unaspiring otiose shiftless slack disinterested workshy useless improvident unoccupied sluggish faineant lacklusterUS lacklustreUK fainéant indifferent slothful unenterprising idle unproductive bone idle bone-idle good-for-nothing work-shy feckless “He maintained that last-borns are often spoiled and lazy because they don't have younger siblings challenging them.” Adjective ▲ (of a plan or piece of work) Opposite of difficult to achieve, requiring great effort or ability easy modest simple unambitious effortless straightforward unassuming painless unchallenging uncomplicated facile undemanding rudimental mindless manageable uninvolved unambiguous elementary plain basic untroublesome breezy unproblematic attainable quick easily done not difficult small-scale trouble-free user friendly user-friendly light piece of cake trivial cushy moderate downhill comfortable workable nondemanding fluid uninspiring reasonable unequivocal wieldy feasible sensible casual soft paltry cheap doable relaxed achievable unexacting inconsiderable tolerable bearable easygoing relaxing endurable easy-going untaxing low impact leisurely minimal stress-free not burdensome more ❯ “For those who want to keep their grilling simple and fun, Weber has just released two new cookbooks filled with quick and easy recipes.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of possessing, or controlled by ambition apathetic lazy slack indolent otiose shiftless unambitious unaspiring unenterprising unindustrious unmotivated workshy faineant fainéant idle unoccupied work-shy bone idle bone-idle “At a time when apathetic youngsters are the hot topic of political debate, he is the exception that proves the rule.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of excessively or unpleasantly self-assertive or ambitious retiring unassertive ambitionless low-pressure nonassertive unaggressive unambitious unenterprising diffident inoffensive meek mousy quiet reserved self-effacing shy timid unassuming unobtrusive modest laid-back lazy passive lethargic unimaginative unresourceful indirect easy bashful hesitant sheepish shrinking insecure backward timorous self-conscious unsure indefinite unconfident unadventurous feckless weak inactive unenthused cowardly uncreative uninspired unconvincing nonemphatic unimpressive unemphatic unpersuasive submissive feeble uninventive unimposing characterless mild unmemorable languid unexceptional inconspicuous forgettable unspectacular undistinguished discreet apathetic listless torpid lackadaisical otiose sluggish pococurante indifferent impotent unenthusiastic idle languorous weary somnolent energyless dull more ❯ Adjective ▲ Opposite of ambitious or difficult to achieve achievable acquirable attainable feasible obtainable practicable practical reachable realistic realisableUK realizableUS accessible viable winnable accomplishable gettable possible reasonable conceivable conservative doable likely potential probable procurable “Tom has set himself the achievable goal of earning a black belt in karate within five years.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of passionately motivated to achieve one's goals unambitious apathetic ambitionless indifferent lazy complacent irresolute unassertive unmotivated dispassionate dispirited nonassertive unaspiring unenthusiastic unresolved wavering casual lackadaisical nonchalant passive vacillating fickle hesitating indecisive unaggressive unenterprising lethargic unassuming non-committal weak-minded weak-willed feeble-minded content laid-back “Steven was mostly apathetic when it came to working towards his stated goals.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of having or showing eagerness or enthusiasm towards doing something apathetic casual indifferent unenthusiastic complacent disinterested dispassionate insouciant lackadaisical nonchalant disregardful slapdash unmotivated careless lacklusterUS lacklustreUK thoughtless impassible insensible slipshod uninterested inattentive indolent shoddy sloppy haphazard listless reckless unthoughtful lazy pococurante unconcerned heedless negligent perfunctory unambitious languid slack uncaring derelict incurious passionless torpid untidy half-hearted laid-back non-committal dispirited uncurious stolid uninvolved lukewarm passive impassive noncompetitive uninquisitive unmoved emotionless unemotional phlegmatic detached unresponsive unenthusiastic about unresisting stoical blasé ambitionless lethargic bored feckless sluggish numb undemonstrative callous draggy droopy intermittent occasional irregular temporary aperiodic episodic spontaneous sporadic choppy impermanent episodical laodicean periodic seasonal trivial discontinuous short-term part-time more ❯ “It was a sign to the recruiter that Bill was apathetic to the role when he presented unshaven and in casual attire for the interview.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of boldly self-assured submissive complaisant compliant malleable yielding acquiescent amenable accommodating tractable obedient passive unassertive biddable duteous dutiful docile meek pliant humble resigned subdued obsequious servile slavish spiritless abject nonresistant resistless subservient obeisant obeying obliging pliable cooperative placable non-resisting self-effacing “The barbarians were subdued and became submissive to the enchantress' whims.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of showing enthusiasm or displaying positive energy about something apathetic bored indifferent unenthusiastic disinterested unexcited unenthused uninspired callous cold cool could care less couldn't care less dispirited don't give a damn draggy emotionless flat impassive insensible languid listless moony passive stoic stolid uncaring unconcerned unemotional unfeeling uninterested unmoved unresponsive untouched what the hell wimpy blasé half-hearted lackadaisical lukewarm passionless perfunctory subdued tepid unimpressed depressed spiritless turned off easy-going laid-back calm composed dispassionate nonchalant casual detached unmotivated uninvolved carefree complacent torpid unpassionate unwilling cursory weary disimpassioned unworried happy lacklustreUK halfhearted uneager lacklusterUS insouciant impotent lethargic frigid laid back pessimistic phlegmatic careless weak droopy dull doubting not enthusiastic peaceful more ❯ “Appallingly low turnout for the June elections showed that voters are apathetic.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of willing to consider new ideas conservative unambitious denied vetoed Adjective ▲ Opposite of conceived on a very grand or ambitious scale down-to-earth humble modest unpretentious simple unassuming small unobtrusive reserved unostentatious unimposing underwhelming unimpressive lowly small-scale small-time meek meagerUS inelaborate measly token restrained average reasonable meagreUK trivial plain moderate limited ordinary middling unexcessive unextravagant Adjective ▲ Opposite of great in importance, extent, or size bantam bitty diminutive infinitesimal Lilliputian micro microminiature microscopic microscopical midget miniature minuscule minute pocket pygmy teensy teensy-weensy teeny teeny-weeny tiny wee ephemeral inconsequential insignificant modest negligible ordinary trivial undistinguished unimportant unimpressive unremarkable bad common dwarfed little bitty poor short unimposing inferior small smallish little dinky puny average lilliputian indifferent dwarf undignified uninspiring undersize mediocre narrow limited dwarfish undersized incomprehensible more ❯ Adjective ▲ Opposite of beginning to attract attention or critical acclaim over-the-hill on the way out Adjective ▲ Opposite of having an interest in the future, and planning for it backward-looking half-baked half-cocked improvident myopic shortsighted Adjective ▲ Opposite of having or showing determination or resolve irresolute aimless faltering undetermined vacillating wavering hesitant indecisive unresolved weak-kneed otiose purposeless undecided thoughtless unplanned wanton weak Adjective ▲ Opposite of having or characterized by desire apathetic averse to grudging indifferent uneager unenthusiastic reluctant unambitious unhopeful opposed to reluctant for unwilling for disinclined towards indisposed towards loath to unenthusiastic about Adjective ▲ Opposite of difficult to believe or unlikely to happen believable conceivable cogitable convincing realistic creditable sound credible imaginable possible rational reasonable reliable feasible likely persuasive plausible probable sensible authentic logical supposable tenable thinkable unquestionable aboveboard serious trustworthy true to life “Good writers have an eye and an ear for a lively and believable anecdote that can make their points both memorable and compact.” Find more words! 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