STAGNANT Synonyms: 40 Similar and Opposite Words

stagnant

adjective

Definition of stagnant

as in frozen

not flowing or moving They were warned against drinking the stagnant pond water.

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Recent Examples of stagnant Staff had to cover the remaining books under plastic, Rozelle said, as a water mitigation company works to clear debris, get rid of stagnant water and remove the carpet. — John Tufts, IndyStar, 19 Aug. 2026 The Elevate Network was one of the first changes made by Superintendent Peter Licata and the district’s Board of Managers after the Texas Education Agency took over Fort Worth ISD this year due to stagnant academic performance. — Samuel O’Neal 19, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Aug. 2026 The other roughly 60% of their budget comes from landfill royalties, which have also lost value over the years, as that revenue remains stagnant while inflation costs rise. — Jack Springgate, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026 Concerns have been growing about rising prices, as wage growth in Japan has been relatively stagnant. — ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for stagnant

Recent Examples of Synonyms for stagnant

Adjective

Each client receives a heavy box of goods including fresh produce, frozen food, USDA shelf-stable goods and eggs or dairy products.

— Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 25 Aug. 2026
The frozen landscape of Antarctica is holding a dangerous metal.

— Devika Rao, TheWeek, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of frozen

Adjective

In a scary scene at Gillette Stadium on Saturday, Philadelphia Eagles running back Ja’Quinden Jackson lay motionless on the field following the opening kickoff against the New England Patriots.

— Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026
On the flight after the impromptu stop, Yeltsin sat motionless with his head in his hands, considering the bare shelves of Soviet food markets.

— Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026