MOTIONLESSNESS Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

motionlessness

noun

as in inertia

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Noun

Health care industry opposition and employer inertia have stymied wholesale changes over the past several decades, but the financial strain on workers and companies has made reform a priority.

— Bob Herman, STAT, 29 Oct. 2026
This inertia can come in handy if the engine dies, because the rotor will continue to spin and allow the pilot to descend under control, in an emergency technique known as autorotation.

— IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of inertia

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Over time, that inaction would collaborate with corporate media and far-right media to gloss over the horrors of the coup with a peaceful sheen.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 Oct. 2026
The Giants appeared to make some kind of point with Skattebo’s inaction.

— Ryan Gaydos OutKick, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of inaction

Noun

And regardless of when that suspension comes, the new allegations are a black eye against Jacobs and the Packers by extension for continuing to support a player who carries an expanding list of domestic abuse allegations.

— Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 1 Nov. 2026
In a news release, Kissimmee said Eady will serve as mayor until Espinosa’s suspension is revoked or the current mayoral term ends, whichever comes first.

— Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of suspension

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The New England Patriots’ Mike Vrabel, the Philadelphia Eagles’ Nick Sirianni and the New York Jets’ Aaron Glenn were hit with the fines, which were put into abeyance pending future interaction with officials.

— Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
The fines are being held in abeyance, meaning they could be waived if the coaches demonstrate good behavior, according to the report.

— Ryan Canfield OutKick, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of abeyance

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