inactive
adjective
not active.
inactivity
-
a word derived from
inactive.
Example Sentences
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People who are more active generally tend to have healthier bowel function, while prolonged inactivity is often associated with slower digestion.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 5, 2026
Employee monitors like one made by a company called Insightful cross-check your online status with your calendar to see whether there is a valid reason for your apparent inactivity.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026
I do think one of the ways we’ve gotten to this point is the inactivity of Congress, and part of the story here is Congress’ deference to both the judiciary and the executive.
From Slate ● Aug. 10, 2026
Preseason inactivity is not necessarily a bad thing for a 17-year veteran who has thrown more than 9,000 passes in regular-season and playoff games and thousands more in practices.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026
This should have meant an easier-than-normal day, but I think that for most of us, the relative inactivity just meant more time to feel shitty about being in prison on Christmas.
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
