inert

adjective
UK: /ɪˈnɜːt/
US: /ɪˈnɝːt/

  1. Not moving or not able to move

    1. The old car was just sitting there, inert.
    2. After his shock, he was inert, unable to speak or move a muscle.

  2. Chemically inactive; not reacting with other substances.

    1. Nitrogen is an inert gas.
    2. The chemists used an inert atmosphere to prevent unwanted reactions during the experiment.

  3. Lacking the strength or energy to do anything.

    1. She felt too inert to even get out of bed.
    2. Prolonged unemployment can leave people feeling inert and without hope.

Synonyms

dormant lifeless passive unreactive inactive

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "inert" in English means: Not moving or not able to move, Chemically inactive; not reacting with other substances., Lacking the strength or energy to do anything..

The phonetic transcription of "inert" is /ɪˈnɜːt/ in British English and /ɪˈnɝːt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "inert": dormant, lifeless, passive, unreactive, inactive.

Example usage of "inert": "The old car was just sitting there, inert.". More examples on the page.