Synonyms of immobile

immobile

adjective

(ˌ)i(m)-ˈmō-bəl 

1

as in motionless

fixed in a place or position

the patient must remain immobile while he is in the MRI unit

Synonyms & Similar Words

• motionless
• static
• stationary
• standing
• in place
• nonmoving
• immovable
• stagnant
• frozen
• irremovable
• nonmotile
• still
• unmovable
• fast
• stuck
• immotile
• steadfast
• rooted
• moveless
• wedged
• unbudging

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• mobile
• movable
• moving
• flexible
• portable
• adjustable
• modular
• motile
• nonstationary
• unstable
• removable
• transferable
• unbalanced
• unsteady
• transportable
• displaceable

2

as in static

incapable of moving or being moved

a huge, immobile tree of an endangered species that the creators of the theme park decided to make part of the design

Synonyms & Similar Words

• static
• motionless
• immovable
• still
• unmovable
• stuck
• irremovable
• nonmotile
• nonmoving
• fixed
• rooted
• stationary
• immotile
• fast
• unbudging
• steadfast
• moveless
• wedged

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• mobile
• movable
• moving
• portable
• motile
• removable
• transferable
• transportable

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of immobile

Scales are immobile for much of their life, appearing as small tan to gray bumps. — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 11 June 2026

Soon, the cold water and the beach itself fill with people, everyone immobile and sore but deeply satisfied. — E.r. Pulgar, SPIN, 10 June 2026

More often than not, a towel was used to cover his immobile hand. — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 7 June 2026

The Rams’ celebrated young defense needed only to smother immobile Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold deep in his territory in the final five minutes to regain possession and have a real shot at winning last season’s NFC championship. — Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026