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

The question then becomes whether the immobile Goldin would stand as such an alternative. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 21 June 2026

The highly effective treatment involves sterilizing screwworm pupae -- the immobile stage of the screwworm before metamorphosis -- by exposing them to gamma radiation and then releasing them into the wild to mate with fertile females. — Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 11 June 2026

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