inactive

Adjective

Positive inactive

Comparative more inactive

Superlative most inactive

Sloths are inactive animals that live in trees. They sleep about 15 hours a day.

1. If something is inactive, it is turned off, not working, or dormant.

   The volcano has not erupted since 1901 and is considered inactive.

2. Not active, lazy or idle.
3. If someone is inactive, they are no longer on duty or in the service.

Synonyms

• (turned off): dormant
• (rarely or never exercise or participate): sedentary, passive

Antonyms

• (turned off): active
• (rarely or never exercise or participate): active, involved

Related words

• inactivity
• inactively