What is the opposite of lazy?

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Contexts ▼▲ Adjective Opposite of disinclined to exertion Opposite of lacking in energy Opposite of failing to give proper care or attention Opposite of relaxed or leisurely (informal) Opposite of requiring little effort (of body parts) Opposite of loose hanging Opposite of having or showing laziness, disregard or negligence Opposite of acting or done at leisure Opposite of extremely lethargic or sleepy Opposite of lacking initiative or strength of character Opposite of not showing a proper sense of care or responsibility Opposite of slow or unhurried Opposite of laid back and unhurried Opposite of lacking in ambition or success, and having no value to society Opposite of useless Verb (informal) Opposite of to act in a lazy manner Opposite of to spend one's time in an aimless, idle way Opposite of to waste or spend time idly and unfruitfully (informal) Opposite of to relax or spend time doing nothing Opposite of to laze around, mostly doing nothing … more ▼ ▲ Adjective ▲ Opposite of disinclined to exertion hard-working diligent industrious conscientious assiduous hardworking ambitious committed dedicated devoted dynamic determined eager earnest enthusiastic indefatigable inexhaustible keen motivated persevering persistent resolute steadfast studious tireless zealous on the go operose pertinacious sedulous unflagging unrelenting untiring energetic active vigorous enterprising animated spirited lively busy hurried intent strong alert alive and kicking toiling driven painstaking purposeful engaged laborious burning productive assertive involved bustling occupied swift brisk excited vivacious moving inspired careful caring interested full of life full of beans action-packed more ❯ “He was a hard-working student who applied himself daily towards his academic goals.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of lacking in energy energetic active lively fresh vivacious dynamic activated animated effervescent stimulated upbeat bubbly chirpy exuberant high-spirited spirited sprightly vibrant zesty peppy pert spry full of life full of zip quick zippy vigorous busy alert enlivened moving nimble on the go mobile involved alive vital industrious agile perky bouncy hyper on the move frisky springy brisk buoyant motile migratory excited cheerful enthusiastic bustling diligent caring responsive eager happy merry buzzing frolicsome chipper engaged blithesome bright festive blithe occupied dexterousUS astir keen gay dashing in action full of pep kinetic snappy bouncing full of beans sporty dextrousUK more ❯ “She was feeling really energetic in the morning after having a good night's sleep.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of failing to give proper care or attention careful fastidious assiduous attentive caring meticulous thorough concerned rigorous dependable painstaking precise thoughtful cautious heedful mindful observant responsible vigilant punctilious nonnegligent conscientious scrupulous diligent strict dutiful pedantic improved successful populated considerate persnickety methodical particular thoroughgoing rigid stern exacting finicky exact deliberate disciplined stringent firm severe accurate picky fussy ultra-careful more ❯ “The results of this report are flawless due to your careful attention to detail.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of relaxed or leisurely laborious arduous hard strenuous tough gruellingUK gruelingUS tiresome backbreaking difficult draining exhausting hectic rough taxing tiring toilsome wearisome brutal burdensome demanding fatiguing harsh severe toilful tortuous wearying debilitating harried heavy hustling onerous operose painful ponderous energy-consuming restless “I desperately need a break after a laborious week at the office.” Adjective ▲ (informal) Opposite of requiring little effort hard-earnedUS hard-earntUK effortful labouredUK laboredUS laborious trying taxing toilsome tough stressful strenuous tiring demanding hectic challenging burdensome onerous exhausting arduous testing tense wearisome wearing agitating draining difficult backbreaking fractious gruellingUK frustrating gruelingUS tiresome hard traumatic worrying anxiety-ridden back-breaking nerve-racking “Though not blessed with skill, the amateur basketball player scored a hard-earned fifteen points against the pros.” Adjective ▲ (of body parts) Opposite of loose hanging perky firm upright pert “The puppy dog had perky ears which made it look attentive all the time.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of having or showing laziness, disregard or negligence diligent attentive careful conscientious meticulous nonnegligent concerned exacting hard hard-working stern strict active alert brisk disciplined energetic intelligent lively quick smart stiff strong Adjective ▲ Opposite of acting or done at leisure brisk fast hasty hurried quick rapid barreling bolting breakneck breathless careering dizzy fleet flying hurrying lightning meteoric racing rocketing running rushing scooting scudding scurrying snappy speeding speedy swift warp-speed whirling whirlwind whisking zipping hectic rushed energetic frantic lively prompt sharp on-the-ball punctual eager enthusiastic diligent ready zealous hard-working fleeting nimble accelerated blistering express supersonic expeditive expeditious zippy turbo ultrarapid active ultrafast hypersonic velocious rattling sprightly high-speed up-tempo precipitate quick-moving fast-moving nippy fleet-footed quickie more ❯ Adjective ▲ Opposite of extremely lethargic or sleepy alert awake conscious wide-awake wakeful Adjective ▲ Opposite of lacking initiative or strength of character effective effectual efficacious efficient expedient operant ultraefficient careful competent dynamic meaningful purposeful responsible strong useful Adjective ▲ Opposite of not showing a proper sense of care or responsibility responsible conscientious dependable reliable mature sensible trustworthy practical prudent rational astute grounded levelheaded thoughtful discerning pragmatic sagacious upright clever perceptible stable commonsensical good shrewd circumspect dutiful judicious discernible informed sound wise balanced discreet reasoned commonsense logical principled commonsensible discernable intelligent reasonable au courant farsighted high-principled level-headed self-reliant well-advised well-founded well-grounded well-informed well-reasoned well-thought-out capable of being trusted full of common sense trusty accountable qualified competent answerable adult capable able unfailing well-judged “I consider us to be responsible people because we fill our recycling box to capacity every week, and put it out for collection.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of slow or unhurried fast revive bring around Adjective ▲ Opposite of laid back and unhurried 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 in ambition or success, and having no value to society worthy Adjective ▲ Opposite of useless essential necessary useful Verb ▲ (informal) Opposite of to act in a lazy manner hustle laborUS labourUK slave toil work drudge grind moil plod ploughUK plowUS sweat travail buckle down exert “Prior to our holiday, we had to hustle at work every day.” Verb ▲ Opposite of to spend one's time in an aimless, idle way toil work achieve do energiseUK energizeUS face hurry laborUS labourUK meet run rush work hard straighten hustle Verb ▲ Opposite of to waste or spend time idly and unfruitfully advance further leave Verb ▲ (informal) Opposite of to relax or spend time doing nothing do something go out “Let's do something this weekend since it's sunny.” Verb ▲ Opposite of to laze around, mostly doing nothing move run walk jump scuttle sprint travel traverse bounce climb crawl dance drift glide hop jog leap roll scamper skip step gallop scurry shuffle trot “I really should move about a little after being sedentary for hours.” Find more words! 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