Active

//ˈæk.tɪv//

Antonyms for "active" (30 found)

Adjective(26 words)

bottom dormant dull enervated extinct inactive indolent inert latent lazy lither nondriven obsolete passive quiescent quiet restful sedentary sleeping slothful

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slow sluggish speculative still theoretical tranquil

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