stagnated

VERB

deteriorate by lack of action

Synonyms

STRONGEST

fester hibernate languish stall stand still

STRONG

constipate decay decline idle putrefy rot rust stand stifle stultify trammel vegetate

WEAK

go to seed lie fallow not move

Antonyms

STRONG

build flourish grow help improve

WEAK

strengthen

Example Sentences

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The property market, into which millions had poured their savings, is struggling to recover from a long-running crisis, while middle class incomes have stagnated and youth unemployment remains high.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

Net foreign direct investment has stagnated, helping make the rupee one of Asia's weakest-performing currencies this year, down about 6-7% so far.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

While these projects were expected to boost growth, many stagnated or took time to generate revenue amid low global metal prices.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

Once a key storage of wealth, home prices across the country have stagnated, dissuading would-be buyers from investing.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

Back in Detroit, the labor war had stagnated, with each side accusing the other of failing to communicate.

From "Tuesdays with Morrie" by Mitch Albom