Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Industrious

Indolent

The most appropriate antonym of the given word industrious is indolent.

• Industrious means hardworking and energetic.
• Indolent means lazy and inactive.

The word industrious means hardworking and energetic, while the word indolent means lazy and inactive. Therefore, the antonym of industrious is indolent.

The other options are not antonyms of industrious.

• Persistent means continuing or doing something even in the face of difficulty or opposition.
• Diligent means working hard and carefully.
• Zealous means having or showing a strong enthusiasm or interest.