Opposite of disinclined to exertion
“He was a hard-working student who applied himself daily towards his academic goals.”
Opposite of lacking in energy
“She was feeling really energetic in the morning after having a good night's sleep.”
Opposite of failing to give proper care or attention
“The results of this report are flawless due to your careful attention to detail.”
Opposite of relaxed or leisurely
“I desperately need a break after a laborious week at the office.”
(informal) Opposite of requiring little effort
“Though not blessed with skill, the amateur basketball player scored a hard-earned fifteen points against the pros.”
(of body parts) Opposite of loose hanging
“The puppy dog had perky ears which made it look attentive all the time.”
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
“I consider us to be responsible people because we fill our recycling box to capacity every week, and put it out for collection.”
Opposite of slow or unhurried
Opposite of laid back and unhurried
“The frenetic action and strategic nuances of this sport make it exhilarating, yet fascinating.”
Opposite of lacking in ambition or success, and having no value to society
Opposite of useless
(informal) Opposite of to act in a lazy manner
“Prior to our holiday, we had to hustle at work every day.”
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
“Let's do something this weekend since it's sunny.”
Opposite of to laze around, mostly doing nothing
“I really should move about a little after being sedentary for hours.”
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