Synonyms of inactive
25 similar words · 3 opposite words
Another word for inactive is passive. Other synonyms of inactive are silent, dormant, unemployed, inert and latent. The opposite of inactive is active.
Synonyms and similar words for inactive
adjectiveNot active, temporarily or permanently.
- dullHeavy; lifeless; inert.
adjectiveNot functioning or operating; broken down.
- idleNot being used appropriately; not occupied; (of time) with no, no important, or not much activity.
adjectiveMore synonyms
- dormantInactive, sleeping, asleep, suspended.
- abeyantBeing in a state of abeyance; suspended.
- at rest
- fallow figurativelyInactive; undeveloped.
- hibernating
- inertUnable to move or act; inanimate.
- languidOf a thing: lacking energy, liveliness, or strength; inactive, slow-moving, weak.
- latentRemaining in an inactive or hidden phase; dormant.
- nonactiveNot active; inactive; inert.
- passiveTaking no action.
- quiescentInactive, quiet, at rest.
- silentKeeping at rest; inactive; calm; undisturbed.
- slow
- standing by
- suspended
- torpidDormant or hibernating.
- unactiveNot active; inactive.
- unbusyNot busy.
- unemployedHaving no use, not doing work.
- unoccupiedNot employed on a task; idle.
- cessant obsoleteDormant, inactive.
- sedent archaicSitting; inactive or still.
- sedentary obsoleteOf a job, lifestyle, etc., not moving much; sitting around; inactive.
Opposite of inactive
Meaning of inactive
- adjective Not active, temporarily or permanently.
- adjective Not engaging in physical activity.
- adjective Not functioning or operating; broken down.
inactive in other languages
Questions about synonyms of inactive
- What is another word for inactive?
- Inactive has 25 synonyms on Word.ws, such as passive, silent, dormant, unemployed, inert, latent, quiescent and unoccupied.
- What is the opposite of inactive?
- The opposite of inactive is active.
- What does inactive mean?
- Inactive means not active, temporarily or permanently.
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