Inert Definition

Lacking movement, energy, or the capacity to act; inactive or unresponsive.

Inert is an adjective.

Inert has high GRE relevance.

Inert Synonyms

inactive , motionless , passive , sluggish , unresponsive

How To Use Inert In A Sentence

  1. The car remained inert after the battery failed.
  2. Without strong leadership, the committee became inert and unable to make decisions.
  3. The chemical is inert under ordinary laboratory conditions.
  4. Her inert response suggested that she had not fully understood the seriousness of the situation.
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