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Synonyms of sedentary

10 similar words · 3 opposite words

Another word for sedentary is motionless. Other synonyms of sedentary are torpid and immobile. The opposite of sedentary is migratory.

Synonyms and similar words for sedentary

adjectiveNot moving; relatively still; staying in the vicinity.

adjectiveOf a human population, living in a fixed geographical location.

adjectiveOf a job, lifestyle, etc., not moving much; sitting around; inactive.

  • chairborneEmployed to work in an office, etc. and not out in the field; having a sedentary job.
  • sitsomeTending to, apt to, prone to, or desirous to be seated or sitting; sedentary; stationary.

adjectiveInactive; motionless; sluggish; tranquil.

  • abeyantBeing in a state of abeyance; suspended.

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Opposite of sedentary

adjectiveOf a human population, living in a fixed geographical location.

adjectiveAntonym(s) of “living in a fixed geographical location”.

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Meaning of sedentary

  1. adjective Not moving; relatively still; staying in the vicinity.
  2. adjective Of a human population, living in a fixed geographical location.
  3. adjective Of a job, lifestyle, etc., not moving much; sitting around; inactive.

Full definition of sedentary

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Questions about synonyms of sedentary

What is another word for sedentary?
Sedentary has 10 synonyms on Word.ws, such as motionless, torpid and immobile.
What is the opposite of sedentary?
The opposite of sedentary is migratory.
What does sedentary mean?
Sedentary means not moving; relatively still; staying in the vicinity.

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