What is the opposite of laid back?

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Contexts ▼▲ Opposite of having a relaxed, friendly, or unofficial style, manner, or nature Opposite of requiring or involving very little or no effort (of a place, period of time, or situation) Opposite of without disturbance, activity or excitement Opposite of having an easy-going mood or temperament (of an object) Opposite of not having any impressive qualities Opposite of being in control of one's emotions Opposite of in a state of comfort and relaxation Opposite of done or acting in an indifferent or apathetic manner (of a person's temper or disposition) Opposite of calm and composed Opposite of laid-back and relaxed in nature Opposite of lacking energy, spirit, liveliness or vitality Opposite of remaining composed and level-headed at all times Opposite of not easily irritated or flustered Opposite of cheerfully unconcerned about the future … more ▼ ▲ Adjective ▲ Opposite of having a relaxed, friendly, or unofficial style, manner, or nature strict rigid rigorous stringent controlled intolerant stern tough illiberal inflexible regimented tight fastidious particular punctilious specific firm fixed intransigent obstinate systematic dour pertinacious set steadfast uncompromising binding disciplined formal harsh stiff authoritarian changeless draconian headstrong immutable hardline intractable ironclad obdurate resolute invariable stubborn unalterable unchangeable unchanging unrelenting explicit scrupulous unadaptable unshakeable unsparing unvarying unbending undeviating unpermissive unpersuadable unwavering unyielding cast-iron hard-line iron-fisted no-nonsense rigidly enforced strictly controlled meticulous pedantic static fussy onerous methodical hard ascetic demanding extreme gruelingUS diligent precise thorough finicky painstaking laborious religious finical gruellingUK more ❯ “You will abide by my strict rules to maintain absolute cleanliness and hygiene in my household!” Adjective ▲ Opposite of requiring or involving very little or no effort difficult hard complicated complex arduous strenuous challenging demanding distressing effortful exhausting fatiguing grinding gruelingUS gruellingUK hazardous insufferable impossible laboredUS labouredUK laborious merciless painful punishing rigorous rough sapping stressful sweaty taxing testing tiresome torturous trying unbearable unremitting unsparing unyielding agonisingUK agonizingUS backbreaking bothersome bruising brutal burdensome crippling crushing discomforting distressful draining excruciating extreme formidable grievous harrowing heavy hellish intense intimidating intolerable killer killing knackering marathon mighty moiling onerous operose oppressive painstaking rugged savage shattering staggering sticky tall tedious tiring toilful toilsome tormenting tortuous torturesome tough troublesome troubling unendurable unforgiving unpleasant vigorous wearisome wearing wearying worksome weighty uncomfortable slavish ambitious cruel debilitating involved dicey exacting fierce herculean murderous severe problematic serious thorny unnerving energy-consuming back-breaking hectic restless ponderous harsh hustling harried more ❯ “It was a difficult task because of the depth of the minefields.” Adjective ▲ (of a place, period of time, or situation) Opposite of without disturbance, activity or excitement lively bustling vivacious busy frenetic animated buzzing dynamic energetic spirited stimulating active boisterous effervescent entertaining exciting festive full of pep go-go rip-roaring brisk zippy chirpy buoyant alert bubbly bouncy perky excited cheerful enthusiastic peppy alive sprightly eager happy merry frolicsome chipper involved engaged blithesome bright spry enlivened blithe hyper nimble astir keen gay frisky industrious dashing full of life on the go in action full of zip high-spirited on the move springy vigorous full of beans more ❯ “New York is a lively city that never sleeps.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of having an easy-going mood or temperament high-strung uptight anxious insecure nervous concerned agitated distressed stressed uncomfortable worried nervy restless angsty fearful unsettled apprehensive tense antsy overstrung disturbed dithery uneasy perturbed frightened edgy jittery queazy queasy troubled jumpy twitchy flurried discomposed fretful toey fidgety overwrought spooked afraid scared bothered riled rattled irked discombobulated disquieted tormented disconcerted tortured upset anguished distraught alarmed shaken flustered bugged ruffled vexed plagued shook up worked up strung out on edge under stress stressful agitating worrisome unrelaxed panicky distressful disturbing distressing disquieting unsettling unnerving solicitous taut shivery overanxious shaky spooky fraught more ❯ Adjective ▲ (of an object) Opposite of not having any impressive qualities grand impressive big exalted extravagant fine glorious grandiose great imposing large lavish lofty luxurious magnificent majestic mega opulent posh prodigious splendid vast “He spent most of his childhood in the grand city that never sleeps.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of being in control of one's emotions agitated bothered distressed high-strung jumpy restless skittish tense uneasy unquiet unsettled unstable uptight worried discomposed disturbed flustered happy hearty perturbed seething unglued unhinged unstrung upset panic-stricken annoyed approving excited kind loud noisy responsive square temperate troubled unpopular “The saxophonist plays with an agitated energy coupled with an abrasive tone.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of in a state of comfort and relaxation uncomfortable inhospitable tense uninviting unpleasant unrelaxed clamorous exhausted exhausting harsh miserable restless troubled comfortless discomposed disquieted unleisurely anguished cheerless disturbed galled nervous pained tired uneasy vexed weary worn wracked wretched loud noisy rough suffering intolerant involved demanding strict “They all saw Dawn as their sworn enemy, which made for an uncomfortable weekend away for me because I was now seen as a traitor.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of done or acting in an indifferent or apathetic manner passionate determined persistent resolute committed dedicated driven firm unwavering unyielding concerned earnest indefatigable indomitable intransigent perseverant persevering relentless serious steadfast strong stubborn tenacious uncompromising undeviating unfaltering unhesitating unrelenting unshakable unshakeable unshaken assertive bold dogged gritty inexorable inflexible insistent intent interested mettlesome obdurate obstinate pertinacious purposeful purposive resolved spirited staunch steady steely stout undaunted unflagging unswervable unswerving untiring valiant vigorous adamant capable competent courageous decided deliberate enthusiastic fixed gutsy manful set stouthearted constant plucky rock-ribbed single-minded stout-hearted strong-minded strong-willed toughened “He displays a passionate disposition to saving endangered wildlife.” Adjective ▲ (of a person's temper or disposition) Opposite of calm and composed excitable emotional unpredictable mercurial temperamental agitable agitated irascible volatile annoyed hysterical edgy enthusiastic sensitive skittish demonstrative impatient impulsive neurotic passionate snappy spasmodic susceptible testy uncontrolled unstable adrenalized excited fidgety impetuous jumpy nervous reckless restless skittery stressy tempestuous touchy twitchy unsettled upset fiery hyperactive hyperexcitable hyperkinetic inflammable jittery rash tense troubled uptight wobbly brittle changeable chippy high-strung hot-headed hot-tempered hyper moody overzealous quick-tempered wired easily agitated easily frightened easily upset highly strung short fused wavering vacillating varying fluctuating variable irregular “Hatteras became animated as he spoke, and Doctor Clawbonny's excitable nature was so wrought upon that his decision began to waver.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of laid-back and relaxed in nature frenetic frenzied hurried rushed delirious fanatical fevered feverish frantic manic wild chaotic crazy energetic exciting fast furious harried hyper mad maniacal uncontrolled corybantic hectic hyperactive insane furibund rabid fast and furious “The frenetic action and strategic nuances of this sport make it exhilarating, yet fascinating.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of lacking energy, spirit, liveliness or vitality ambitious animated energetic enterprising motivated hurried vigorous Adjective ▲ Opposite of remaining composed and level-headed at all times perturbable shakable shakeable anxious disconcerted excitable flappable nervous upset worried Adjective ▲ Opposite of not easily irritated or flustered disagreeable ill-natured ill-tempered unamiable ungenial ungracious unpleasant bad-tempered excitable Adjective ▲ Opposite of cheerfully unconcerned about the future careworn anxious serious cheerless gloomy melancholy morose sad unhappy disconsolate discontented dissatisfied distressed troubled upset 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