sedentary

• Beschreibt eine Lebensweise oder Tätigkeit, die durch langes Sitzen und wenig körperliche Aktivität gekennzeichnet ist; auch fachsprachlich für wenig Bewegung, ortsgebunden oder nicht wandernd.

Describes a lifestyle or job that involves a lot of sitting and little physical activity.

1. Inactive lifestyleB2formal

   Characterized by sitting or remaining in one place for long periods, with little physical activity.

   Sitzend

   • A sedentary lifestyle can lead to health problems like obesity.
   • She switched from a sedentary job to one that requires more movement.
   • Doctors recommend standing up regularly if you have a sedentary routine.

   Synonymedesk-boundidleinactivemotionlessseatedsluggishstationary

   Antonymeactivemobile

2. Sitting or stationaryB2formal

   Relating to a person or animal that stays in one place or does not move around much.

   Sitzend

   • Sedentary birds do not migrate during winter.
   • The patient was advised to avoid a sedentary position for too long.
   • Sedentary workers often suffer from back pain.

   Synonymedesk-boundimmobileinactivemotionlesssettledsittingstationarytorpid

   Antonymeactiveambulatoryitinerantmobilemovingnomadicperipateticrestless