sedentary
Characterized by much sitting and little physical activity
Examples
In a meeting
“The sedentary nature of office work requires intentional movement breaks throughout the day.”
Over coffee
“My job is so sedentary that I make sure to walk after dinner every night.”
Why this word
inactive
sedentary specifically describes a lifestyle involving much sitting and little movement, inactive is broader
stationary
sedentary refers to habitual lack of physical activity, stationary means not moving at a moment
idle
sedentary describes low physical activity patterns, idle suggests laziness or unemployment
Usage tip
Use when describing inactive lifestyles or work environments. Clear alternative to wordy descriptions of inactivity.
Etymology
Latin: sedere (to sit)
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