Expeditious and Slothful

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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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Slothful is an antonym for expeditious.

Nearby Words: expedite, expedition

Slothful adjective - Not easily aroused to action or work.

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Expeditious is an antonym for slothful.

Nearby Word: sloth

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Slothful and Expeditious. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/expeditious/slothful

Expeditious & Slothful. N.p., 2016. Web. 15 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/expeditious/slothful>.

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