Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Lazy

Diligent

The most appropriate antonym of the word lazy is diligent.

• Lazy means "unwilling to work or exert oneself."
• Diligent means "having or showing careful attention to detail or a willingness to work hard."

The other words do not have the same meaning as lazy, so they are not its antonyms.

• Triumph means "a success or victory."
• Implore means "to beg or plead earnestly."
• Chide means "to scold or criticize."