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Some common antonyms of idle <\/strong>are <\/strong>active<\/strong><\/a>, diligent, and ambitious.<\/strong> The word idle is an adjective<\/strong><\/a> that is used to describe a person who spends time doing nothing. It is also used to refer to an idle moment or period of time in which there is no work or activity. Let us know more about the word idle, its meaning, origin, antonyms, and its usage with examples in the article blog below.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Origin Of The Word Idle<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Latin word idle is derived from the Old English \u012bdel, originally meaning \u201cempty\u201d and also means \u201cuseless, worthless.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Antonyms of Idle<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Let’s take a look at the following opposites of idle <\/strong>to expand your understanding of the word:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Active<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Diligent<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Ambitious<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Busy<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Effective <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Employed<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. Hustling<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  8. Important<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  9. Productive<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  10. Used<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  11. Working <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  12. Worthwhile<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

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    Antonyms of Idle Examples With Usage <\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    The term idle <\/strong>is often objective and can vary depending on the context and perspective of the speaker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Let us understand the following examples of using the antonyms of idle <\/strong>in a sentence:<\/p>\n\n\n\n