inactivity
noun/ɪnækˈtɪvɪti/
Frequency rank: #12,410 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
the state of doing nothing or not being active.
Example sentence
Long periods of inactivity can have negative effects on both your body and your mind.
Synonyms & related words
- idleness
- inaction
- stagnation
- passivity
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