stagnant

• Bezeichnet etwas, das nicht fließt oder sich nicht bewegt, oft im Sinne von Wasser oder Luft; wird auch metaphorisch für Zustände ohne Entwicklung, Fortschritt oder Aktivität verwendet.

Describes something that is not moving or flowing, often used metaphorically to indicate a lack of development or progress.

1. Not moving or flowingB2formal

   Describes water or air that is not moving, often becoming stale or dirty.

   Stagnierend

   • The pond water was stagnant and covered with algae.
   • Stagnant air in the room made it difficult to breathe.
   • Mosquitoes breed in stagnant water.

   Synonymedeadinactiveinertmotionlesssluggishstalestandingstaticstilltorpid

   Antonymecirculatingcurrentflowingfreshmovingrunning

2. Not developing or growingB2formal

   Describes a situation, economy, or activity that is inactive or shows no progress.

   Stagnierend

   • The economy has been stagnant for several years.
   • His career became stagnant after he refused new challenges.
   • The company's sales remained stagnant despite the new marketing campaign.

   Synonymedormantidleinactivemoribundsluggishstaticunchanging

   Antonymeactivedevelopingdynamicflourishinggrowingprogressivethriving