All diligent antonyms
dil·i·gent
D d adj diligent
- idle — not working or active; unemployed; doing nothing: idle workers.
- inactive — not active: an inactive volcano.
- lazy — averse or disinclined to work, activity, or exertion; indolent.
- ignorant — lacking in knowledge or training; unlearned: an ignorant man.
- inattentive — not attentive; negligent.
- neglectful — characterized by neglect; disregardful; careless; negligent (often followed by of): neglectful of one's health.
- unconcerned — not involved or interested; disinterested.
- tired — having a tire or tires.
- weary — physically or mentally exhausted by hard work, exertion, strain, etc.; fatigued; tired: weary eyes; a weary brain.
- disinterested — unbiased by personal interest or advantage; not influenced by selfish motives: a disinterested decision by the referee.
- unscrupulous — not scrupulous; unrestrained by scruples; conscienceless; unprincipled.
- indifferent — without interest or concern; not caring; apathetic: his indifferent attitude toward the suffering of others.
- languid — lacking in vigor or vitality; slack or slow: a languid manner.
- lethargic — of, relating to, or affected with lethargy; drowsy; sluggish; apathetic.
- negligent — guilty of or characterized by neglect, as of duty: negligent officials.
- unenthusiastic — full of or characterized by enthusiasm; ardent: He seems very enthusiastic about his role in the play.
- thoughtless — lacking in consideration for others; inconsiderate; tactless: a thoughtless remark.
- careless — If you are careless, you do not pay enough attention to what you are doing, and so you make mistakes, or cause harm or damage.