inert

• Describe algo que no se mueve o que no tiene capacidad de moverse; carente de capacidad para actuar o reaccionar.

Describes something that is not moving or has no power to move; lacking the ability to act or react.

1. Lacking ability to moveB2formal

   Unable to move or act; motionless.

   inmóvil

   • The patient lay inert on the hospital bed.
   • The snake appeared inert after the cold night.
   • The engine was inert, refusing to start.

   Sinónimosimmobileinactivelifelessmotionlessstaticstationarystillunmoving

   Antónimosactiveanimatedlivelymobilemoving

2. Chemically inactiveC1formalscientific

   Not reacting chemically with other substances.

   Inerte (químicamente)

   • Noble gases are chemically inert under normal conditions.
   • The inert gas was used to prevent oxidation in the experiment.
   • Helium is an inert element used in balloons.

   Sinónimosinactiveunreactive

   Antónimosactivereactive

3. Lacking energy or enthusiasmB2formal

   Showing no interest, energy, or willingness to act.

   Inerte, sin energía ni entusiasmo

   • The committee remained inert, failing to address the issue.
   • His inert response to the crisis frustrated everyone.
   • She felt inert and unmotivated after the long illness.

   Sinónimosapatheticindolentlethargiclistlesspassivesluggishtorpid

   Antónimosactiveanimateddynamicenergeticenthusiasticlivelyspiritedvigorous