inert
/ɪˈnɜrt/
adjective
- Not moving or not able to move; lacking the power to move or act.
- The inert body of the fish floated on the surface of the pond.
- The snake lay inert on the rock, pretending to be dead.
- After the accident, he was inert and had to be carried to safety.
- Not reacting chemically with other substances; chemically inactive.
- Inert materials like glass are often used for laboratory equipment.
- The lab uses inert containers to store reactive chemicals safely.
- Helium is an inert gas that does not burn or react easily.
- Lacking the ability or desire to change, grow, or take action; sluggish or passive.
- An inert economy can lead to high unemployment.
- She felt inert and unmotivated after weeks of bad news.
- The committee remained inert, failing to address the growing problem.
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