involving a lot of sitting with minimal movement

sedentary

adjective|/ˈsed.ən.ter.i/

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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