Cool MateMeaning of Inactive
Not engaging in any activity or work.
In simple words: Not active or not currently doing anything.
Inactive in a sentence
- The inactive volcano hasn't erupted in over a century.
- He felt inactive during the rainy days, preferring to stay indoors.
- The inactive members of the club were removed during the annual review.
- She noticed her computer was running inactive processes that slowed it down.
- A long period of inactivity can lead to health issues.
How to use Inactive
Normally used to describe someone or something that is not engaging in an activity. Can be used in both casual and formal contexts, but usually not in slang.
Grammar pattern
standalone adjective
Memory hint
Think of 'inactive' like a phone that's not switched on – not doing anything.
Related words
Collocations with Inactive
- remain inactive
- inactive lifestyle
- inactive account
- become inactive
Common mistakes with Inactive
- Using 'inactive' to describe someone who is resting instead of just not doing anything.
- Confusing 'inactive' with 'passive'; they have different meanings in contexts.
- 'Inactive' is sometimes mistakenly used as a verb.
Inactive appears in
Inactive in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
غير نشط
غير نشط أو لا يفعل شيئًا حاليًا.
- Bengaliবাংলা
নিষ্ক্রিয়
সক্রিয় নয় বা বর্তমানে কিছু করছে না।
- GermanDeutsch
Inaktiv
Nicht aktiv oder gerade nichts tun.
- SpanishEspañol
Inactivo
Que no está activo o no está haciendo nada en este momento.
- Persianفارسی
غیرفعال
فعال نیست یا در حال حاضر هیچ کاری انجام نمیدهد.
- FrenchFrançais
Inactif
Pas actif ou ne faisant rien pour le moment.
- Hindiहिन्दी
निष्क्रिय
सक्रिय नहीं या वर्तमान में कुछ नहीं कर रहा है।
- ItalianItaliano
Inattivo
Non attivo o che non sta facendo nulla al momento.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Inativo
Não ativo ou não fazendo nada no momento.
- RussianРусский
Неактивный, бездействующий
Неактивный или в данный момент ничего не делающий.
- Urduاردو
غیر فعال
غیر متحرک یا فی الحال کچھ نہ کرنا۔
- Chinese中文
Inactive
不活跃，或者目前没在做任何事。
More words like Inactive
- Idle
- Are you okay
A polite inquiry about someone's well-being.
- Uh, yeah
An informal phrase expressing agreement or acknowledgment.
- You are a lifesaver
A phrase used to express gratitude to someone who has helped or solved a problem.
- Thank you
An expression used to show gratitude.
- We can't thank you enough
An expression of deep gratitude.
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Frequently asked questions about Inactive
What does Inactive mean?
Not active or not currently doing anything.
What is the definition of Inactive?
Not engaging in any activity or work.
How do you use Inactive in a sentence?
The inactive volcano hasn't erupted in over a century.
Can you give another example of Inactive?
He felt inactive during the rainy days, preferring to stay indoors.
What are synonyms for Inactive?
Common alternatives include inactive, dormant, idle, quiescent, unproductive.
What is the opposite of Inactive?
Opposite meanings include active, dynamic, energetic.
What words go with Inactive?
It commonly pairs with remain inactive, inactive lifestyle, inactive account, become inactive.
What are common mistakes when using Inactive?
Using 'inactive' to describe someone who is resting instead of just not doing anything. Confusing 'inactive' with 'passive'; they have different meanings in contexts. 'Inactive' is sometimes mistakenly used as a verb.
How do you pronounce Inactive?
US: //ɪnˈæk.tɪv//, UK: //ɪnˈæk.tɪv//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Inactive?
Normally used to describe someone or something that is not engaging in an activity. Can be used in both casual and formal contexts, but usually not in slang.