The absence of activity or action
“I continue to observe a continued passivity and inactivity by the administration in developing an adequate response to this movement by our trading partners.”
The state of not being used
“In other words, the gland being in a state of inactivity for a certain length of time naturally becomes congested from non-use.”
A state of immobility or motionlessness
“The trees, when no longer impelled by the fluctuating winds, return to motionless inactivity.”
A state of not acting due to apathy or neglect
“Thereby an all-pervading terror is created, but at the same time disappointment, which gradually becomes apathetic inactivity.”
A state of not acting due to laziness or sluggishness
“If we neglect these works as a result of slothful leisure and lazy inactivity, our soil will not bear generous seed.”
A period of time when someone is not working or is unavailable for work
“Employees are sometimes allowed a brief inactivity from work or exertion.”
A period or time free from activity or engagement
“The event was punctuated by several periods of inactivity.”
A state of being asleep, at rest, or supine
“Excessive rest and inactivity lead to flabby muscles and ligaments which cause aches and pains.”
A state of calmness or peace
A state of being inactive or suspended
A long and severe recession in an economy or market
A decrease in amount, level or intensity
Inability to act or function properly
A sudden or temporary loss of consciousness
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