Assiduous and Dull

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Assiduous adjective - Involved in often constant activity.

Usage example: the fascinating sight of assiduous ants carrying food into the anthill

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Dull is an antonym for assiduous.

Nearby Words: assiduity, assiduousness

Dull adjective - Slow to move or act.

Usage example: a dull market for luxury goods this holiday season

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Assiduous is an antonym for dull.

Nearby Words: dullness, dulling, dulled, dully, dullish

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