What is the opposite of leisurely?

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Contexts ▼▲ Adverb Opposite of moving or proceeding at a notably slow or casual speed Adjective Opposite of acting or done at leisure or in a casual manner Opposite of showing no interest, vigor, determination, or enthusiasm Opposite of having a peaceful aspect Opposite of having a relaxed, friendly, or unofficial style, manner, or nature Opposite of relaxed or leisurely Opposite of having a relaxed, friendly, or unofficial style, manner, or nature Opposite of an absence of stress or worry Opposite of in a state of comfort and relaxation (informal) Opposite of done for a non-work related purpose Opposite of laid-back and relaxed in nature Opposite of not easily motivated to action or work … more ▼ ▲ Adverb ▲ Opposite of moving or proceeding at a notably slow or casual speed briskly hastily quickly rapidly apace fast fleetly meteorically quick snappily speedily swift swiftly hurriedly full tilt hectically posthaste expeditiously pronto presto soon promptly precipitately immediately hot abruptly post-haste instantaneously on the double lickety-split as soon as possible at full tilt at speed ASAP at full speed like the wind at warp speed like the clappers hell for leather at a rate of knots at a gallop double quick like greased lightning like lightning without delay like a bomb at the speed of light like billy-o a mile a minute at the double like a bat out of hell at a lick like the deuce like a scalded cat like a madman like a madwoman in haste at a fast pace at breakneck speed very fast at high speed like a flash a.s.a.p. hotfoot as fast as one's legs can carry one with all possible haste flat-out with dispatch with all speed like nobody's business more ❯ Adjective ▲ Opposite of acting or done at leisure or in a casual manner 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 zippy nippy blistering galloping rattling hot splitting darting dashing sudden headlong lightning-quick lightning fast expeditious prompt nimble sharp accelerated express fleeting expeditive turbo velocious sprightly supersonic ultrarapid ultrafast hypersonic precipitate high-speed up-tempo fast-moving fleet-footed energizingUS interesting exciting action-packed smart intelligent upright vertical standing energisingUK on-the-ball punctual flat-out active eager enthusiastic diligent ready zealous hard-working quick-moving quickie precipitous rash brief short more ❯ Adjective ▲ Opposite of showing no interest, vigor, determination, or enthusiasm ambitious excited animated energetic enterprising enthusiastic motivated spirited active careful caring diligent hard-working inspired interested lively hurried vigorous Adjective ▲ Opposite of having a peaceful aspect noisy boisterous busy clamorous clattery deafening disturbing loud raucous restless rip-roaring roistering romping rowdy tumultuous unquiet uproarious woollyUK woolyUS agitated exciting stimulating uncomfortable unrelaxed Adjective ▲ Opposite of having a relaxed, friendly, or unofficial style, manner, or nature formal official constrained dressy noncasual ceremonious conventional stiff buttoned-up dressed-up rigid Adjective ▲ Opposite of relaxed or leisurely stressful strenuous laborious tiring demanding hectic burdensome challenging arduous exhausting onerous taxing tense testing agitating wearing wearisome backbreaking difficult draining effortful fractious frustrating gruelingUS gruellingUK hard tiresome toilsome tough traumatic trying worrying anxiety-ridden back-breaking nerve-racking rough harsh tortuous wearying brutal toilful severe fatiguing ponderous operose debilitating painful hustling harried heavy restless energy-consuming more ❯ “We went away for a quick holiday but the kids made it rather stressful.” 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 painstaking pedantic diligent demanding laborious static fussy onerous methodical hard ascetic extreme gruelingUS precise thorough finicky religious finical gruellingUK conscientious assiduous sedulous industrious thoroughgoing exacting strenuous careful persevering accurate mindful persnickety more ❯ “You will abide by my strict rules to maintain absolute cleanliness and hygiene in my household!” Adjective ▲ Opposite of an absence of stress or worry tense edgy anxious nervous uptight restless overanxious stressed uneasy apprehensive disturbed insecure worried agitated concerned jittery panicky wired antsy fidgety strained troubled fretful overstrung overwrought jumpy pressured stressy unnerved unrelaxed adrenalized excited nervy perturbed shaky unquiet dithery fluttery goosey queasy queazy toey twitchy upset aflutter atwitter high-strung hyper keyed-up squirrelly white-knuckled wound-up a bundle of nerves beside oneself highly strung hung up ill at ease in a state of agitation in a state of nerves keyed up on edge on pins and needles on tenterhooks stressed out strung out strung up under a strain under pressure worked up wound up wrought up uncomfortable afraid distressed fearful frightened scared unsettled flurried angsty bothered riled rattled irked discombobulated disquieted tormented disconcerted tortured anguished discomposed distraught alarmed shaken flustered bugged ruffled vexed spooked plagued shook up under stress more ❯ “Even inside, door locked and security system activated, she was tense.” 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 ▲ (informal) Opposite of done for a non-work related purpose work-related job-related non-recreational occupational professional business industrial working “He went on a work-related trip to meet with some clients.” 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 not easily motivated to action or work industrious assiduous diligent determined driven sedulous unflagging untiring busy conscientious energetic hardworking painstaking persevering persistent pertinacious purposeful tireless active burning engaged indefatigable intent laborious productive spirited bustling eager involved occupied studious dynamic hard-working “They were industrious by nature with a strong work ethic and a firm belief in self-sufficiency.” Find more words! 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Sentences with the word leisurely Words that rhyme with leisurely What is the adverb for leisurely? What is the adjective for leisurely? What is the noun for leisurely? Translations for leisurely Use our Antonym Finder Nearby Words leisurely day leisure pursuit leisures leisure time leisure trip leisure vehicle leisureliness leisurelily leisure interest leisured leisure activity leisure 9-letter Words Starting With l le lei leis leisu leisur leisure leisurel