inertness

/ɪˈnɜrtnəs/
noun
  1. The state or quality of being inactive, sluggish, or lacking the energy or desire to move or change.
    • After a long illness, she struggled to overcome her physical inertness.
    • The inertness of the government in responding to the crisis frustrated many citizens.
    • The team's inertness on the field led to a disappointing loss.
  2. The property of a substance that does not react chemically with other substances.
    • Chemists value the inertness of gold for use in electronics.
    • The inertness of noble gases makes them useful in light bulbs.
    • The material's inertness ensures it won't corrode in harsh environments.
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