inactivity

• Nom désignant l'état ou la condition d'être inactif, oisif, ou de manquer d'activité physique ou mentale.

A noun referring to the state or condition of being inactive, idle, or not engaged in physical or mental activity.

indénombrable

1. Lack of activityB1formal

   The state of not doing anything or not being in a state of action or motion.

   inactivité (manque d'activité)

   • Prolonged inactivity can lead to health problems.
   • The factory remained in a state of inactivity during the strike.
   • After months of inactivity, the project was finally restarted.

   Synonymesdormancyidlenessimmobilityinactioninertiapassivitystagnationstillness

   Antonymesactionactivitymotionmovementoperation

2. Habitual idlenessB2formal

   A tendency or disposition to remain idle or inert, often avoiding effort or work.

   Oisiveté habituelle

   • His natural inactivity made it hard for him to keep a job.
   • The team's inactivity frustrated the coach.
   • Overcoming habitual inactivity requires conscious effort.

   Synonymesidlenessindolencelazinessslothsluggishness

   Antonymesassiduitydiligenceindustrylaboriousness

3. Reduced activityB1formal

   A condition of being less active than usual or exhibiting lower levels of motion or energy.

   inactivité

   • The patient's inactivity was a side effect of the medication.
   • Economic inactivity rose during the recession.
   • Physical inactivity is a major risk factor for chronic diseases.

   Synonymesdormancyidlenessimmobilityinertialethargypassivityquiescencesluggishnessstagnationstillnesstorpor

   Antonymesactionactivityenergymotionmovement