Synonyms of quiescent
62 similar words
Another word for quiescent is still. Other synonyms of quiescent are pacific, laid-back, level-headed, cool-headed and quiet.
Synonyms and similar words for quiescent
adjectiveInactive, quiet, at rest.
- dormantInactive, sleeping, asleep, suspended.
- torpidDormant or hibernating.
- abeyantBeing in a state of abeyance; suspended.
- at rest
- dullHeavy; lifeless; inert.
- fallow figuratively
- hibernating
- idleNot being used appropriately; not occupied; (of time) with no, no important, or not much activity.
- inactive
- 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.
- silentNot pronounced; having no sound; quiescent.
- slow
- standing by
- suspended
- unactiveNot active; inactive.
- unbusyNot busy.
- unemployedHaving no use, not doing work.
- unoccupiedNot employed on a task; idle.
- calm
- stillNot moving; calm.
- tranquilFree from emotional or mental disturbance.
- steady
- collectedCool‐headed, emotionally stable, in focus.
- composedShowing composure.
- cool-headedCalm and imperturbable, especially under pressure.
- equable
- equanimousCalm and composed; of stable disposition.
- equanimitableSynonym of equanimous.
- even-keeledStable, not imbalanced.
- even-mindedHaving equanimity.
- even-temperedRemaining calm even in situations that would cause many others to become angry, frustrated, panicky, etc.
- imperturbableNot capable of being, or not easily, perturbed, excited, or upset; calm and collected, even under pressure.
- laid-backRelaxed and easy‐going; demonstrating an absence of stress or worry.
- level-headedSensible; rational; possessing sound judgment.
- mellowWell-matured from age or experience; not impetuous or impulsive; calm, dignified, gentle.
- pacificCalm, peaceful.
- peaceableCharacterized by peace; peaceful, tranquil.
- peacefulMotionless and calm.
- phlegmaticNot easily excited to action or passion; calm; sluggish.
- placidCalm and quiet; peaceful; tranquil.
- quietHaving little motion or activity; calm.
- relaxedFree from tension or anxiety; at ease; leisurely.
- rooliePeaceful; still.
- sedateOf a person or animal, or their behaviour: calm and composed (often in a dignified manner), and avoiding or unaffected...
- sereneCalm, peaceful, unruffled.
- unexcitedNot feeling excitement or keen interest; placid; bored.
- unfazed
- unflappableRemaining composed and level-headed at all times; impossible to fluster; not becoming frustrated or irritated easily.
- unflusteredNot flustered; calm.
- unperturbableNot perturbable.
- unruffableImperturbable.
- unruffledCalm, not ruffled, serene, at peace, unbothered.
- untumultuousNot tumultuous; calm, placid.
- cessant obsoleteDormant, inactive.
- sedent archaicSitting; inactive or still.
- sedentary obsolete
- pacate obsoletePeaceful, tranquil.
adjectiveNot sounded; silent.
Meaning of quiescent
- adjective Inactive, quiet, at rest.
- adjective Not sounded; silent.
- adjective Non-proliferating.
quiescent in other languages
Questions about synonyms of quiescent
- What is another word for quiescent?
- Quiescent has 62 synonyms on Word.ws, such as still, pacific, laid-back, level-headed, cool-headed, quiet, even-minded and collected.
- What does quiescent mean?
- Quiescent means inactive, quiet, at rest.
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