phlegmatic [adjective]: not easily excited; disinclined to act; apathetic.
Example: He never got a promotion because he was phlegmatic and indecisive.
Related words: phlegmatically [adverb], phlegmatical [adjective]
Synonyms: apathetic, dull, indifferent, indolent, inert, lethargic, lifeless, listless, passionless, passive, slothful, slow, sluggish, torpid, unexcitable, unresponsive
Antonyms: active, animated, dynamic, energetic, industrious, lively, spirited, sprightly, spry, vigorous, vivacious
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