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Synonyms of supine

56 similar words · 3 opposite words

Another word for supine is reclined. Other synonyms of supine are passive, peaceful, lazy, lethargic and listless. The opposite of supine is prone.

Synonyms and similar words for supine

adjectiveLying on its back.

adjectiveReluctant to take action due to indifference or moral weakness; apathetic or passive towards...

  • passive
  • peaceful
  • lazy
  • lethargicIndifferent, apathetic.
  • listlessLacking energy, enthusiasm, or liveliness.
  • adiaphroistic
  • apathetic
  • apathisticalApathetic; unemotional.
  • blaséUnimpressed, indifferent, especially because of overfamiliarity.
  • blithe
  • deaf
  • cool
  • shiftless
  • dispassionateNot showing, and not affected by, emotion, bias, or prejudice.
  • dull
  • enervatedWeakened, debilitated or deprived of strength or vitality.
  • gallionic
  • halfheartedLacking full energy, effort, commitment, or resolve.
  • impassiveHaving, or revealing, no emotion.
  • ineffervescibleNot effervescible.
  • insouciantCasually unconcerned; carefree, indifferent, nonchalant.
  • indifferentAmbivalent; unconcerned; uninterested, apathetic.
  • insensibleIncapable of mental feeling; indifferent.
  • jadedBored or lacking enthusiasm, typically after having been overexposed to, or having consumed too much of something.
  • languidOf a person or their actions, character, etc.: lacking drive, emotion, or enthusiasm; apathetic, listless, spiritless...
  • languorousLacking energy, spirit, liveliness or vitality; languid, lackadaisical.
  • lackadaisicalShowing no interest, vigor, determination, or enthusiasm.
  • lotophagousRelating to the Lotophagi (lotus eaters).
  • lukewarmUnenthusiastic (about a proposal or an idea).
  • mehApathetic; unenthusiastic.
  • mopeyGiven to moping; in a depressed condition, low in spirits; lackadaisical.
  • nonchalant
  • nonplussed USUnaffected, unfazed; unimpressed.
  • otioseOf a person, possessing a bored indolence.
  • phlegmaticNot easily excited to action or passion; calm; sluggish.
  • pococuranteApathetic, indifferent or nonchalant.
  • spiritlessLacking energy, drive, motivation or emotion. Enervated.
  • tepidUninterested; exhibiting little passion or eagerness; lukewarm.
  • torpidLazy, lethargic or apathetic.
  • unarousedNot aroused.
  • uncaringCharacterized by a lack of care; not caring.
  • unconcernedIndifferent and having no interest; aloof.
  • unenthusiasticWithout enthusiasm; unexcited.
  • unimpressibleNot impressible; not sensitive; apathetic.
  • uninterestedNot interested; indifferent, not concerned.
  • unlivelyNot lively.
  • unmovedNot affected emotionally, or not showing emotion.
  • untouchedNot influenced, affected or swayed.
  • unzealousNot zealous.
  • world-wearyBored with life.
  • heartless rareListless, unenthusiastic.
  • Laodicean archaicHalf-hearted or apathetic, especially with regards to religion or politics.
  • torpedinous archaicStupefying; dull; torpid.

adjectiveInclining or leaning backward; inclined, sloping.

Opposite of supine

adjectiveLying on its back.

adjectiveMore antonyms

Meaning of supine

  1. adjective Lying on its back.
  2. adjective Of the hand, forearm or foot, turned facing toward the body or upward: with the thumb outward (palm up), or with the big toe raised relative to the little toe.
  3. adjective Reluctant to take action due to indifference or moral weakness; apathetic or passive towards something.

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Questions about synonyms of supine

What is another word for supine?
Supine has 56 synonyms on Word.ws, such as reclined, passive, peaceful, lazy, lethargic, listless, adiaphroistic and apathetic.
What is the opposite of supine?
The opposite of supine is prone. Other antonyms of supine are prostrate.
What does supine mean?
Supine means lying on its back.

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