What is the opposite of lazy?

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Contexts ▼▲ Adjective Opposite of disinclined to exertion or work 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 showing no interest, vigor, determination, or enthusiasm Opposite of showing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern Opposite of extremely lethargic or sleepy Opposite of lacking initiative or ambition Opposite of slow to move or act Opposite of lazy, lacking in ambition or success Opposite of having or showing laziness, disregard or negligence Opposite of unhurried or slow in pace, progress or movement Opposite of having or showing laziness, disregard or negligence Opposite of not showing a proper sense of care or responsibility 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 or work 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 active energetic busy occupied intent engaged toiling driven purposeful painstaking laborious spirited burning productive bustling involved employed enterprising full vigorous 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 industrious alert busy moving enlivened nimble on the go mobile brisk involved alive vital enthusiastic agile perky bouncy full of beans hyper on the move frisky springy motile migratory buoyant excited cheerful bustling diligent eager happy merry buzzing frolicsome chipper engaged blithesome bright festive blithe swift caring responsive astir keen gay dashing occupied alive and kicking in action full of pep dexterousUS kinetic snappy bouncing 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 strict diligent dutiful pedantic successful improved populated considerate persnickety rigid stern methodical particular thoroughgoing disciplined stringent firm severe exacting finicky exact deliberate 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 laboredUS labouredUK 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 showing no interest, vigor, determination, or enthusiasm ambitious excited animated energetic enterprising enthusiastic motivated spirited active careful caring diligent hard-working inspired interested lively vigorous strong hurried assertive tireless alive and kicking alert vivacious Adjective ▲ Opposite of showing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern passionate emotional enthusiastic demonstrative fervent fervid hot-blooded impassioned passional vehement active anxious aroused bothered caring committed concerned eager excited interested moved responsive troubled worried zealous compassionate feeling sympathetic Adjective ▲ Opposite of extremely lethargic or sleepy alert awake conscious wide-awake wakeful Adjective ▲ Opposite of lacking initiative or ambition effective effectual efficacious efficient expedient operant ultraefficient careful competent dynamic meaningful purposeful responsible strong useful Adjective ▲ Opposite of slow to move or act fast prompt barreling bolting breakneck breathless brisk careering dizzy fleet flying hasty hurrying lightning meteoric quick racing rapid rocketing running rushing scooting scudding scurrying snappy speeding speedy swift warp-speed whirling whirlwind whisking zipping on-the-ball punctual sharp diligent eager enthusiastic hard-working ready zealous hectic energetic hurried rushed lively frantic 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 lazy, lacking in ambition or success worthy 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 unhurried or slow in pace, progress or movement fast revive bring around Adjective ▲ Opposite of having or showing laziness, disregard or negligence essential necessary 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.” 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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