inactive
adjective
not active.
inactivity
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a word derived from
inactive.
Example Sentences
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Burnham, who took the reins of the government in June, has made tackling youth unemployment a priority amid skyrocketing youth inactivity and a rapid collapse in entry-level vacancies.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 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
Researchers examined 12 modifiable dementia risk factors identified by the Lancet Commission on dementia, including hearing loss, depression, physical inactivity, and social isolation.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 13, 2026
It was an introverted life, self-sufficient, stagnant, steeped in that singular “ignorance” prized by the Handdarata and obedient to their rule of inactivity or noninterference.
From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin
