Assiduous and Slow

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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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Slow is an antonym for assiduous.

Nearby Words: assiduity, assiduousness

Slow adjective - Moving or proceeding at less than the normal, desirable, or required speed.

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Assiduous is an antonym for slow.

Nearby Words: slowness, slowed, slowly, slowing, slowdown

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