All active antonyms
ac·tive
A a adjective active
- half-hearted — having or showing little enthusiasm: a halfhearted attempt to work.
adj active
- inoperative — not operative; not in operation.
- unmovable — capable of being moved; not fixed in one place, position, or posture.
- abeyant — temporarily inactive, stopped, or suspended.
- dormant — lying asleep or as if asleep; inactive, as in sleep; torpid: The lecturer's sudden shout woke the dormant audience.
- immobile — incapable of moving or being moved.
- inactive — not active: an inactive volcano.
- inert — having no inherent power of action, motion, or resistance (opposed to active): inert matter.
- lazy — averse or disinclined to work, activity, or exertion; indolent.
- sluggish — indisposed to action or exertion; lacking in energy; lazy; indolent: a sluggish disposition.
- disinterested — unbiased by personal interest or advantage; not influenced by selfish motives: a disinterested decision by the referee.
- idle — not working or active; unemployed; doing nothing: idle workers.
- indifferent — without interest or concern; not caring; apathetic: his indifferent attitude toward the suffering of others.
- quiescent — being at rest; quiet; still; inactive or motionless: a quiescent mind.
- fixed — fastened, attached, or placed so as to be firm and not readily movable; firmly implanted; stationary; rigid.
- quiet — making no noise or sound, especially no disturbing sound: quiet neighbors.
- working — exertion or effort directed to produce or accomplish something; labor; toil.
- meek — humbly patient or docile, as under provocation from others.
- lethargic — of, relating to, or affected with lethargy; drowsy; sluggish; apathetic.
- ignorant — lacking in knowledge or training; unlearned: an ignorant man.
- stupid — lacking ordinary quickness and keenness of mind; dull.
- apathetic — If you describe someone as apathetic, you are criticizing them because they do not seem to be interested in or enthusiastic about doing anything.
- dispirited — discouraged; dejected; disheartened; gloomy.
- irresolute — not resolute; doubtful; infirm of purpose; vacillating.
- cowardly — If you describe someone as cowardly, you disapprove of them because they are easily frightened and avoid doing dangerous and difficult things.
- uneducated — not educated.
- weak — not strong; liable to yield, break, or collapse under pressure or strain; fragile; frail: a weak fortress; a weak spot in armor.
- lifeless — not endowed with life; having no life; inanimate: lifeless matter.
- slow — moving or proceeding with little or less than usual speed or velocity: a slow train.
- unenthusiastic — full of or characterized by enthusiasm; ardent: He seems very enthusiastic about his role in the play.
- dull — not sharp; blunt: a dull knife.
- afraid — If you are afraid of someone or afraid to do something, you are frightened because you think that something very unpleasant is going to happen to you.
- calm — A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.