Immobile

/ɪˈmoʊ.bɪl/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Not able to move; motionless.

The injured deer lay immobile on the forest floor.

Fixed in place; unable to be moved.

The statue stood immobile, a symbol of strength through the years.

Remaining in a constant position; stationary.

During the storm, the boats remained immobile at the dock.

Latin 'immobilis', from 'in-' meaning 'not' + 'mobilis' meaning 'able to move'.

immobile object

An object that cannot be moved.

stay immobile

To remain still and not move.

feel immobile

To feel stuck or unable to move.

immobility

The state of being unable to move.

mobility

The ability to move freely and easily.

Stuck in one place, usually because of a situation.

I was totally immobile in the traffic jam.

Feeling paralyzed by fear or indecision.

When I saw the exam questions, I felt immobile with panic.