unreactive

adjective
UK: /ˌʌnriˈæktɪv/
US: /ˌʌnriˈæktɪv/

  1. Not readily engaging in chemical reactions; inert.

    1. The gas is unreactive, so it's safe.
    2. This noble gas is almost completely unreactive under normal conditions.

  2. Showing little or no response to a stimulus or influence.

    1. The patient was unreactive after the accident.
    2. The market remained surprisingly unreactive to the latest economic news.

Synonyms

inert inactive nonreactive lifeless dull insensitive

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "unreactive" in English means: Not readily engaging in chemical reactions; inert., Showing little or no response to a stimulus or influence..

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

Synonyms for "unreactive": inert, inactive, nonreactive, lifeless, dull, insensitive.

Example usage of "unreactive": "The gas is unreactive, so it's safe.". More examples on the page.