stagnant
/ˈstæɡnənt/
adjective
- Not flowing or moving, especially of water or air; often becoming dirty or smelly as a result.
- The pond became stagnant after the stream was blocked.
- We had to open the windows to let out the stagnant air in the room.
- Mosquitoes breed in stagnant water, so you should empty any containers in your yard.
- Not changing or developing; inactive or dull.
- The company's sales were stagnant, neither growing nor shrinking.
- The economy has been stagnant for years, with no new jobs being created.
- His career felt stagnant, so he decided to go back to school.
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