Stagnant

/ˈstæɡ.nənt/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

not flowing or moving; stale or foul from standing still.

The stagnant water in the pond was filled with algae and mosquitoes.

showing little or no growth or activity; inactive.

The company's stagnant sales figures raised concerns among the investors.

lacking vitality or freshness; dull.

The stagnant atmosphere at the meeting made it difficult to generate new ideas.

From Latin stagnare, meaning 'to stand still or become sluggish'.

stagnant water

Water that is not flowing and often dirty or polluted.

stagnant economy

An economy that is not growing or developing.

stagnant career

A career that is not progressing or advancing.

stagnation

The condition of being stagnant; a period of inactivity.

stagnate

To cease developing; to become stagnant.

Stuck in a rut

He's been stuck in a rut, doing the same job for years without any change.

In a funk

She's been in a funk lately, not progressing in her projects.