assiduous | Definition of assiduous

Synonyms and Antonyms of assiduous

involved in often constant activity

the fascinating sight of assiduous ants carrying food into the anthill

Synonyms of assiduous

active, bustling, busy, diligent, employed, engaged, hopping, industrious, laborious, occupied, sedulous, tied-up, working

Words Related to assiduous

knee-deep, swamped

animated, astir, buzzing, flourishing, happening, humming, lively, thriving, vibrant

absorbed, concentrating, engrossed, focused (also focussed), immersed, intent, preoccupied

alive, functional, functioning, going, living, operating, operational, operative, running

energetic, vigorous

indefatigable, tireless, untiring

Near Antonyms of assiduous

asleep, dormant, latent, lifeless, quiescent, sleepy

dead, dull, slow

inoperative, nonoperating

Antonyms of assiduous

idle, inactive, unbusy, unemployed, unoccupied