Expeditious and Idle

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Expeditious adjective - Having or showing the ability to respond without delay or hesitation.

Usage example: a company that is well-regarded for its expeditious handling of any request or complaint

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Idle is an antonym for expeditious.

Nearby Words: expedite, expedition

Idle adjective - Not being in a state of use, activity, or employment.

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Expeditious is an antonym for idle.

Nearby Words: idled, idleness, idler, idling, idly

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