Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

INDUSTRIOUS

indolent

The most appropriate antonym of the word industrious is indolent.

• Indolent means "not willing to work or apply oneself; lazy."
• Industriaous means "showing a persistent and eager effort to do or achieve something."

The other words do not have the opposite meaning of industrious.

• Assiduous means "constantly and regularly applied; persistent."
• Diligent means "applying oneself to work with care and perseverance."
• Productive means "giving or yielding good results or a large amount of output."