Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
stagnant
adjective
/ˈstæɡ.nənt/
Definition
not flowing or moving; often refers to water or air that is still or inactive.
Examples
- The stagnant water in the pond was teeming with algae.
- His career felt stagnant after years in the same position.
- She couldn’t tolerate the stagnant air in the stuffy room.
Meaning
Stagnant describes something that is not changing or developing, often leading to a sense of inactivity or lack of progress.
Synonyms
- inactive
- still
- motionless
- sluggish
- stationary
