stagnant
Not moving, growing, or developing
Examples
In a meeting
“Sales have been stagnant for three quarters now.”
Over coffee
“I feel stagnant in my current routine and need a change.”
Why this word
still
Stagnant implies lack of movement causing deterioration, while still simply means motionless
inactive
Stagnant suggests harmful lack of progress or flow, while inactive only means not active
slow
Stagnant means completely stopped with negative effects, while slow indicates reduced but continuing movement
Usage tip
Use to describe lack of progress, growth, or movement in situations that should be dynamic
Etymology
Latin: stagnare (to form a pool of standing water)
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