stagnant

• Qualifie ce qui ne bouge pas ou ne s'écoule pas, souvent utilisé de manière métaphorique pour indiquer une absence de développement ou de progrès.

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.

   stagnant (eau, air immobile)

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

   Synonymesdeadinactiveinertmotionlesssluggishstalestandingstaticstilltorpid

   Antonymescirculatingcurrentflowingfreshmovingrunning

2. Not developing or growingB2formal

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

   stagnant (qui ne se développe pas)

   • 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.

   Synonymesdormantidleinactivemoribundsluggishstaticunchanging

   Antonymesactivedevelopingdynamicflourishinggrowingprogressivethriving