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most inactive

ADJECTIVE

not engaged in action; inert, lazy

Synonyms

STRONGEST

dormant dull idle immobile inoperative jobless passive sedentary sluggish static unemployed unused

WEAK

abeyant asleep blah disengaged do-nothing down draggy in holding pattern indolent latent lax lethargic limp low-key mothballed motionless on hold ossified out of action out of commission out of service out of work quiescent quiet slack sleepy slothful slow somnolent stable still torpid unoccupied

Antonyms

STRONGEST

active employed energetic lively mobile moving used

WEAK

busy involved working

Example Sentences

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It is also promising a cross-departmental approach with more investment targeted at the most inactive groups, to make the sector more inclusive and welcoming to all, and a more strategic approach to facilities.

From BBC • Sep. 19, 2023

“To me, the report language implies that they will not run most inactive weapons through life-extension programs. If so, this is a disaster,” the former official said.

From Washington Times • Nov. 2, 2022

So far it’s the club’s most inactive offseason since 1986 and comes after the club’s worst campaign in 10 years.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 18, 2021

So Temba Bavuma is at the crease, having hitherto had perhaps one of the most inactive of Test matches.

From The Guardian • Jan. 5, 2016

He warns against the use of the bisulphate as being the most inactive.

From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various