stagnant

adjective
UK: /ˈstæɡ.nənt/
US: /ˈstæɡ.nənt/

  1. Not flowing or moving; still and often smelling bad.

    1. The water in the pond is stagnant and full of algae.
    2. The stagnant air in the basement made it feel damp and unpleasant to stay longer.

  2. Not developing, growing, or changing.

    1. The company's growth has been stagnant for the past year.
    2. The housing market has been stagnant, with few houses being sold and prices stable.

Synonyms

still inactive dormant sluggish

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "stagnant" in English means: Not flowing or moving; still and often smelling bad., Not developing, growing, or changing..

The phonetic transcription of "stagnant" is /ˈstæɡ.nənt/ in British English and /ˈstæɡ.nənt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "stagnant": still, inactive, dormant, sluggish.

Example usage of "stagnant": "The water in the pond is stagnant and full of algae.". More examples on the page.