INACTIVE Synonyms
There are 8 hypernyms of the word inactive. (close relations)
inactiveness
Best Alternative Words for INACTIVE
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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 | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
motionless | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • not in physical motion | ||||||||
static | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
adjective • concerned with or producing or caused by static electricity noun • a crackling or hissing noise caused by electrical interference • angry criticism adjective satellite • not in physical motion • showing little if any change | ||||||||
still | adverb, adjectiveadv, adj | |||||||
adjective • used of pictures; of a single or static photograph not presented so as to create the illusion of motion; or representing objects not capable of motion • not sparkling noun • a static photograph (especially one taken from a movie and used for advertising purposes) • (poetic) tranquil silence • an apparatus used for the distillation of liquids; consists of a vessel in which a substance is vaporized by heat and a condenser where the vapor is condensed • a plant and works where alcoholic drinks are made by distillation adverb • with reference to action or condition; without change, interruption, or cessation • despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession) • to a greater degree or extent; used with comparisons • without moving or making a sound adjective satellite • not in physical motion • marked by absence of sound • (of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves • free from noticeable current verb • make calm or still • cause to be quiet or not talk • lessen the intensity of or calm • make motionless | ||||||||
immobile | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • not capable of movement or of being moved adjective satellite • securely fixed in place | ||||||||
stationary | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
adjective satellite • standing still • not capable of being moved | ||||||||
dull | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • lacking in liveliness or animation • emitting or reflecting very little light • not keenly felt • not having a sharp edge or point adjective satellite • being or made softer or less loud or clear • so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness • (of color) very low in saturation; highly diluted • slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity • (of business) not active or brisk • blunted in responsiveness or sensibility • not clear and resonant; sounding as if striking with or against something relatively soft • darkened with overcast verb • make dull in appearance • become dull or lusterless in appearance; lose shine or brightness • deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping • make numb or insensitive • make dull or blunt • become less interesting or attractive • make less lively or vigorous | ||||||||
nonoperational | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • (military) not involved in military operations | ||||||||
passive | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • lacking in energy or will • expressing that the subject of the sentence is the patient of the action denoted by the verb noun • the voice used to indicate that the grammatical subject of the verb is the recipient (not the source) of the action denoted by the verb adjective satellite • peacefully resistant in response to injustice |