stagnant

stagnante, fermo

Che mostra poca attività, crescita o cambiamento per molto tempo.

In inglese semplice: Showing little activity, growth, or change over a long time.

• Sales remained stagnant.
• The country struggled with a stagnant economy.
• Stagnant wages have made life harder for many families.

Sinonimi: inactive, stalled, stale

Contrari: dynamic, growing

Espressioni comuni: stagnant economy, stagnant wages

stagnante, putrido

Detto di acqua o aria: diventata sporca o malsana perché non circola.

In inglese semplice: Not flowing or moving, so that water or air becomes dirty or unhealthy.

• The pond was stagnant.
• Mosquitoes breed in stagnant water.
• A bad smell rose from the stagnant pool behind the house.

Sinonimi: stale, foul

Contrari: fresh, flowing

Espressioni comuni: stagnant pool, stagnant water

stagnante, immobile

Che resta fermo, senza muoversi o scorrere.

In inglese semplice: Staying still instead of moving or flowing.

• The air was stagnant.
• A fan stirred the stagnant air in the room.
• The water remained stagnant behind the barrier.

Sinonimi: still, motionless

Contrari: moving, flowing

Espressioni comuni: stagnant air, stagnant water