moribund

• Описывает что-то, находящееся в умирающем состоянии или на грани смерти; часто используется метафорически для обозначения угасающей или застойной ситуации.

Describes something that is in a dying state or at the point of death; often used metaphorically for a declining or stagnant situation.

1. Lacking vitality or progressC2formal

   Not developing or changing; lacking energy, force, or vitality.

   Умирающий

   • The once-thriving industry is now moribund and failing to innovate.
   • The political debate has become moribund, with no new ideas being presented.
   • The company's moribund sales strategy led to its eventual bankruptcy.

   Synonymsdormantdyingfailinginactivesluggishstagnantstatic

   Antonymsactivedynamicenergeticflourishinggrowinglivelyprosperousthrivingvigorousvital

2. Near deathC2formal

   Being at the point of death; about to die.

   Умирающий

   • The moribund patient was surrounded by family in the hospital.
   • The old tree stood moribund, its branches bare and lifeless.
   • The moribund animal lay still in the field, breathing its last breaths.

   Synonymsdyingfailingterminal

   Antonymsalivelivingthrivingvital