🛋️sedentary

adjective
/ˈsɛdntɛri/

Meaning

Characterized by much sitting and little physical activity.
Involving much sitting and little physical activity.

Example Sentences

A sedentary lifestyle can lead to health problems.

A sedentary lifestyle can lead to numerous health problems.

A sedentary lifestyle can lead to obesity and heart disease.

Synonyms

inactive, stationary, desk-bound, idle, Inactive, Stationary
Entry 1
inactive, stationary, desk-bound, idle
Entry 2
Inactive, Stationary
Entry 3
inactive, stationary, desk-bound

Antonyms

active, energetic, Active, Dynamic, mobile
Entry 1
active, energetic
Entry 2
Active, Dynamic
Entry 3
active, mobile, energetic

Collocations

sedentary lifestyle, sedentary job, sedentary behavior, sedentary position

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