Inert and Laborious

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

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Laborious is an antonym for inert.

Nearby Words: inertia, inertness, inertly

Laborious adjective - Involved in often constant activity.

Usage example: the volunteers have been commendably laborious in their cleanup of the beach

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Inert is an antonym for laborious.

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