Inertness and Sprightliness

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Inertness noun - Lack of action or activity.

Usage example: the noticeable inertness of the campus on weekends, when most of the students go home

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Sprightliness is an antonym for inertness.

Nearby Words: inert, inertia, inertly

Sprightliness noun - The quality or state of having abundant or intense activity.

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Inertness is an antonym for sprightliness.

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