Inactively: meaning, definitions and examples

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inactively

 

[ ɪnˈæktɪvli ]

Adverb / Adjective
Context #1 | Adverb

in a state of not being active or not doing anything

Not doing anything; lacking activity. Showing no intention of doing anything. Not currently in operation or in use.

Synonyms

idly, passively, sluggishly

Examples of usage

  • He sat inactively in front of the TV all day.
  • She remained inactively at her desk, staring out the window.
  • The machine was left inactively for weeks before being repaired.
Context #2 | Adjective

not actively engaged in a particular activity or situation

Not participating or involved in a particular activity or situation. Not performing any actions or tasks. Not showing any signs of activity or movement.

Synonyms

passively, unproductively

Examples of usage

  • The inactively parked car stood out among the bustling traffic.
  • She remained inactively seated while the others were working.
  • He remained inactively silent during the entire meeting.

Translations

Translations of the word "inactively" in other languages:

🇵🇹 inativamente

🇮🇳 निष्क्रिय रूप से

🇩🇪 inaktiv

🇮🇩 secara tidak aktif

🇺🇦 неактивно

🇵🇱 nieaktywnie

🇯🇵 非活動的に

🇫🇷 inactivement

🇪🇸 inactivamente

🇹🇷 pasif bir şekilde

🇰🇷 비활성적으로

🇸🇦 بشكل غير نشط

🇨🇿 neaktivně

🇸🇰 neaktívne

🇨🇳 不活跃地

🇸🇮 neaktivno

🇮🇸 óvirkt

🇰🇿 белсенді емес

🇬🇪 არააქტიურად

🇦🇿 fəal deyil

🇲🇽 inactivamente

Word origin

The word 'inactively' is derived from the combination of the prefix 'in-' meaning 'not' and the word 'actively'. It first appeared in the English language in the early 19th century. The concept of being inactive has been a part of human behavior for centuries, with various cultures valuing both active and inactive states at different times. In modern society, the term 'inactively' is often used to describe a lack of engagement or movement in various contexts.

See also: activewear, activism, activist, inactive, proactive.