All zesty antonyms
zestΒ·y
Z z adjective zesty
- lazy β averse or disinclined to work, activity, or exertion; indolent.
- modest β having or showing a moderate or humble estimate of one's merits, importance, etc.; free from vanity, egotism, boastfulness, or great pretensions.
- upright β erect or vertical, as in position or posture.
- cold β Something that is cold has a very low temperature or a lower temperature than is normal or acceptable.
- cool β Something that is cool has a temperature which is low but not very low.
- distasteful β unpleasant, offensive, or causing dislike: a distasteful chore.
- old β far advanced in the years of one's or its life: an old man; an old horse; an old tree.
- stale β not fresh; vapid or flat, as beverages; dry or hardened, as bread.
- stinking β that smells foul; foul-smelling.
- unappetizing β appealing to or stimulating the appetite; savory.
- unsavory β not savory; tasteless or insipid: an unsavory meal.
- unsavoury β not savory; tasteless or insipid: an unsavory meal.
- decent β Decent is used to describe something which is considered to be of an acceptable standard or quality.
- afraid β If you are afraid of someone or afraid to do something, you are frightened because you think that something very unpleasant is going to happen to you.
- cowardly β If you describe someone as cowardly, you disapprove of them because they are easily frightened and avoid doing dangerous and difficult things.
- fearful β causing or apt to cause fear; frightening: a fearful apparition.
- indifferent β without interest or concern; not caring; apathetic: his indifferent attitude toward the suffering of others.
- light β a light product, as a beer or cigarette.
- meek β humbly patient or docile, as under provocation from others.
- shy β bashful; retiring.
- timid β lacking in self-assurance, courage, or bravery; easily alarmed; timorous; shy.
- unenthusiastic β full of or characterized by enthusiasm; ardent: He seems very enthusiastic about his role in the play.
- unexcited β stirred emotionally; agitated: An excited crowd awaited the arrival of the famed rock group.
- cautious β Someone who is cautious acts very carefully in order to avoid possible danger.
- dispirited β discouraged; dejected; disheartened; gloomy.
- unhappy β sad; miserable; wretched: Why is she so unhappy?
- unlively β full or suggestive of life or vital energy; active, vigorous, or brisk: a lively discussion.
- sluggish β indisposed to action or exertion; lacking in energy; lazy; indolent: a sluggish disposition.
- colourless β Something that is colourless has no colour at all.
- colorless β Something that is colorless has no color at all.
- pale β light-colored or lacking in color: a pale complexion; his pale face; a pale child. lacking the usual intensity of color due to fear, illness, stress, etc.: She looked pale and unwell when we visited her in the nursing home.
- quiet β making no noise or sound, especially no disturbing sound: quiet neighbors.
- boring β Someone or something boring is so dull and uninteresting that they make people tired and impatient.
- unattractive β providing pleasure or delight, especially in appearance or manner; pleasing; charming; alluring: an attractive personality.
- apathetic β If you describe someone as apathetic, you are criticizing them because they do not seem to be interested in or enthusiastic about doing anything.
- inactive β not active: an inactive volcano.
- lethargic β of, relating to, or affected with lethargy; drowsy; sluggish; apathetic.
- lifeless β not endowed with life; having no life; inanimate: lifeless matter.
- tired β having a tire or tires.
- dull β not sharp; blunt: a dull knife.
- flat β horizontally level: a flat roof.
- listless β having or showing little or no interest in anything; languid; spiritless; indifferent: a listless mood; a listless handshake.
- still β remaining in place or at rest; motionless; stationary: to stand still.
- depressed β If you are depressed, you are sad and feel that you cannot enjoy anything, because your situation is so difficult and unpleasant.
- down β from higher to lower; in descending direction or order; toward, into, or in a lower position: to come down the ladder.
- bland β If you describe someone or something as bland, you mean that they are rather dull and unexciting.
- flavourless β British standard spelling of flavorless.
- flavorless β taste, especially the distinctive taste of something as it is experienced in the mouth.
- tasteless β having no taste or flavor; insipid.
- cheerful β Someone who is cheerful is happy and shows this in their behaviour.