Antonyms / Opposite Words

Opposite of Active, Antonym of Active, 9 Opposite Words For Active

Meaning; An active form of a verb; Engaging or ready to engage in physically energetic pursuits

Opposites of Active

passive
inactive
quiescent
nonviolent
calm
hushed
inert
quiet
static

Synonym for Active

real
effective
operative
effectual
ascendant
forceful
dominant
energetic
busy
strenuous
spry
moving
mobile
bustling
live
sliding
working
laboring
labouring

Example Sentences

Cats are active at night.
David is very active.
Owls are active at night.

Most Common Opposite Words List

already – not yet
argue – agree
arrest – free
arrival – departure
arrive – depart
busy – lazy
buy – sell
calm – excited
careful – careless
careless – careful
catch – miss
ceiling – floor
defend – attack
empty – full
fix – break
flat – hilly
harvest – plant
humid – dry
hungry – thirsty
husband – wife
ose – win
loser – winner
loud – quiet
ever – always
new – ancient
occupied – vacant
odd – even
off – on
resent – past
private – public
sad – happy
sadness – happiness
safe – dangerous
safety – danger
thin – thick
useless – useful
vacant – occupied
valley – mountain
omen – men
yes – no
young – old