Antonyms for unindustrious


Grammar : Adj
Spell : in-duhs-tree-uhs
Phonetic Transcription : ɪnˈdʌs tri əs


Definition of unindustrious

Origin :
  • "characterized by energy, effort, and attention," 1520s (implied in industriously), from Middle French industrieux and directly from Late Latin industriosus, from Latin industria (see industry). Retains the etymological sense. Related: Industriousness.
  • As in lazy : adj inactive, sluggish
  • As in shiftless : adj lazy
Example sentences :
  • The unindustrious pupil imagines that “p” represents 8, and not “f” or “v,” and translates 1845 into “To pour oil” .
  • Extract from : « Assimilative Memory » by Marcus Dwight Larrowe (AKA Prof. A. Loisette)

Synonyms for unindustrious

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