💧stagnant

adjective
/ˈstæɡ.nənt/

Meaning

not moving, changing, or developing; inactive
not moving or flowing; showing no activity or development

Example Sentences

The company’s growth remained stagnant for several years.

The stagnant water in the pond was covered with algae.

Example Expressions

stagnant water

Synonyms

motionless, still, inactive, sluggish, static
Entry 1
motionless, still, inactive, sluggish
Entry 2
motionless, still, static, inactive

Antonyms

active, flowing, dynamic, moving
Entry 1
active, flowing, dynamic
Entry 2
flowing, active, dynamic, moving

Collocations

stagnant economy, stagnant market, stagnant water, stagnant growth
Entry 1
stagnant economy, stagnant market, stagnant water, stagnant growth
Entry 2
stagnant water, stagnant economy, stagnant growth

Related Vocabularies

Having superior weight, force, influence, or importance.
flexible; easily influenced or adaptable
Dealing with things sensibly and realistically; practical rather than idealistic.
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Relating to the basic or fundamental aspects of something; simple or easy to understand.
Having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment; wise.

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