stagnant Definition
- 1not flowing or moving
- 2showing no activity; dull and sluggish
Using stagnant: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "stagnant" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The water in the pond was stagnant and smelled bad.
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The company's profits have been stagnant for the past year.
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His career has become stagnant, with no opportunities for advancement.
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The economy is in danger of becoming stagnant.
stagnant Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with stagnant
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The pond was full of stagnant water.
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The country's stagnant economy is causing widespread unemployment.
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After years of working in the same position, he felt like his career had become stagnant.
Origins of stagnant
from Latin 'stagnantem', meaning 'standing water'
Summary: stagnant in Brief
The term 'stagnant' [ˈstæɡnənt] describes things that are not flowing or moving, such as water or air, and also refers to situations that show no activity or growth, such as a stagnant economy or career. It can be used to describe a lack of progress or development, as in 'His career has become stagnant,' or a lack of freshness or vitality, as in 'The air in the room was stagnant.'
