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FALLOW Synonyms

There are 10 synonyms of the word fallow. (exact relations)
There are 7 hypernyms of the word fallow. (close relations)
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fallowing

Best Alternative Words for FALLOW

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dormant
adjectiveadj
adjective

• (of e.g. volcanoes) not erupting and not extinct

adjective satellite

• in a condition of biological rest or suspended animation

• lying with head on paws as if sleeping

• inactive but capable of becoming active

barren
adjectiveadj
noun

• an uninhabited wilderness that is worthless for cultivation

adjective satellite

• providing no shelter or sustenance

• not bearing offspring

• completely wanting or lacking

idle
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• not in action or at work

noun

• the state of an engine or other mechanism that is idling

adjective satellite

• without a basis in reason or fact

• not in active use

• silly or trivial

• lacking a sense of restraint or responsibility

• not yielding a return

• not having a job

verb

• run disconnected or idle

• be idle; exist in a changeless situation

inactive
adjectiveadj
adjective

• (pathology) not progressing or increasing; or progressing slowly

• (military) not involved in military operations

• not exerting influence or change

• (of e.g. volcanoes) not erupting and not extinct

• lacking in energy or will

• lacking activity; lying idle or unused

• not engaged in full-time work

• not active physically or mentally

adjective satellite

• (chemistry) not participating in a chemical reaction; chemically inert

• not in physical motion

unoccupied
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not held or filled or in use

• not seized and controlled

adjective satellite

• not leased to or occupied by a tenant

unproductive
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not producing or capable of producing

adjective satellite

• not producing desired results

unused
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• not yet used or soiled

• not yet put into use

• not in active use

vacant
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• without an occupant or incumbent

• devoid of intelligence or thought

abeyant
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• inactive but capable of becoming active

latent
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• potentially existing but not presently evident or realized

• (pathology) not presently active

Best Hypernyms For FALLOW

Here is a list of related hypernyms for fallow, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (5)
farmland ploughland plowland tillage tilth
Phrases (2)
cultivated landtilled land

Alternatives for DORMANT

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