What is another word for Inactive? – 137 Inactive Synonyms

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Meaning of Inactive

According to Merriam-Webster, "inactive" refers to not active or engaged, not functioning or operating, or not producing or yielding.

Definitions

The Oxford English Dictionary defines "inactive" as not engaged in activity, not working or operating, or not producing any effect.
Cambridge Dictionary defines "inactive" as not working, moving, or happening, or not producing or achieving anything.

Example Uses

The company's inactive accounts were closed due to lack of activity.
The inactive volcano had not erupted in centuries.
After a few months of being inactive, I decided to start exercising again.
The inactive ingredients in the medication did not affect its potency.
The inactive user accounts were deleted from the social media platform.

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