Synonyms of unbusy
25 similar words
Another word for unbusy is passive. Other synonyms of unbusy are unemployed, idle, inert, latent and quiescent.
Synonyms and similar words for unbusy
adjectiveNot busy.
- dormant
- suspended
- 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.
- quiescentInactive, quiet, at rest.
- silent
- slowNot busy; lacking activity.
- standing by
- torpidDormant or hibernating.
- unactiveNot active; inactive.
- unemployedHaving no use, not doing work.
- unoccupiedNot employed on a task; idle.
- cessant obsoleteDormant, inactive.
- sedent archaicSitting; inactive or still.
- sedentary obsolete
Meaning of unbusy
- adjective Not busy.
- verb To make or render unbusy.
Questions about synonyms of unbusy
- What is another word for unbusy?
- Unbusy has 25 synonyms on Word.ws, such as passive, unemployed, idle, inert, latent, quiescent, unoccupied and slow.
- What does unbusy mean?
- Unbusy means not busy.
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