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 electrons separate, become largely immobile, and also organize themselves into relatively orderly patterns. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2026

The magician—and apparently her family, down through the generations—is responsible for keeping this creature at bay by binding it to a living body that remains immobile. — Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2026

In 2025, the company released an immobile, expressive desktop robot called Reachy Mini. — Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 27 Aug. 2026

Sure, Lucky’s escape is nearly foiled by the fleet-of-foot federal agent, but the same could be said for dozens of similar encounters throughout the premiere, at more perilous junctures than a brief jog between immobile trailers. — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 15 July 2026