inertia (ɪnˈɜːʃə
;-ʃɪə)
Definitions
noun
- the state of being inert; disinclination to move or act
- physics
- the tendency of a body to preserve its state of rest or uniform motion unless acted upon by an external force
- an analogous property of other physical quantities that resist change ⇒
thermal inertia
Alternative Forms
inˈertial adjectiveSynonyms
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inactivity,
apathy,
lethargy,
passivity,
stillness,
laziness,
sloth,
idleness,
stupor,
drowsiness,
dullness,
immobility,
torpor,
sluggishness,
indolence,
lassitude,
languor,
listlessness,
deadness,
unresponsiveness disinclination to move
Usage examples
He struggled against gravity and inertia , his scalp prickling with sweat from the exertion, then was able to roll onto his other side.
, Cormorant (1994)This hotelier hit the establishment's inertia with a vengeance.
India Today (1998)Even 20 I'd find hard to believe given the famous Canadian slack-jawed inertia.
Ottawa Sun (2003)The problem is more acute in Wales, where inertia has engulfed the game to the point of incoherence.
Times, Sunday Times (2002)Being inspired to give in such a free and selfless way liberates him from the inertia of self-gratification devoid of caring for others.
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