Antonyms for alacrity

Grammar : Noun

Spell : uh-lak-ri-tee

Phonetic Transcription : əˈlæk rɪ ti

Definition of alacrity

Origin : mid-15c., from Latin alacritatem (nominative alacritas) "liveliness, ardor, eagerness," from alacer (genitive alacris) "cheerful, brisk, lively;" of uncertain origin, perhaps cognate with Gothic aljan "zeal," Old English ellen "courage, zeal, strength," Old High German ellian.

noun liveliness; promptness

Example sentences :

The captain moved among them, and his orders were obeyed, but not with alacrity.
Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger

But, on his own part, he now saw no reason for a display of alacrity.
Extract from : « The Secret Agent » by Joseph Conrad

That force had been got together with an alacrity which has seldom been equalled.
Extract from : « The Life of Horatio Lord Nelson » by Robert Southey

“All right,” Beauty Smith spoke up with the alacrity of fear.
Extract from : « White Fang » by Jack London

"Why, certainly, certainly," the old man chirped with alacrity.
Extract from : « The Mystery of Murray Davenport » by Robert Neilson Stephens

“Makes me glad, missie,” said the cowpuncher, with alacrity.
Extract from : « The Night Riders » by Ridgwell Cullum

Needless to say Captain Eri agreed to this plan with alacrity.
Extract from : « Cap'n Eri » by Joseph Crosby Lincoln

The lad sought to obey him with an alacrity that merited a kinder fate.
Extract from : « The Suitors of Yvonne » by Raphael Sabatini

"I will fetch the money," said he, betraying his purpose by his alacrity.
Extract from : « The Tavern Knight » by Rafael Sabatini

With what alacrity he flies to arms that he may defend you, even with his life.
Extract from : « The Trampling of the Lilies » by Rafael Sabatini

Synonyms for alacrity

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