Synonyms of stagnation

stagnation

noun

as in recession

a lack of activity or development and especially economic development

After years of economic stagnation, employment numbers began to rise.

Related Words

• recession
• slump
• depression
• panic
• slowdown
• downturn
• crash
• bust
• downtrend
• downswing
• downdraft
• downbeat

Dissimilar Words

• development
• growth
• progress
• advancement
• recovery
• boom
• rally

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of stagnation

The years that followed were plagued by stagnation and dissipation of any peace process, regular wars with Hamas, and a heavily nationalist government in Israel. — Dahlia Scheindlin, Time, 7 Oct. 2026

Some Wall Street analysts suggested Kreiz became too focused on the entertainment side of Mattel’s business, leading to stagnation in toy innovation and slower sales. — Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2026

Unlike the appendage, where atrial fibrillation is necessary for clots to form, stagnation and clot formation can occur within the LASP even in a perfectly normal heart rhythm. — Subramaniam C. Krishnan, STAT, 28 Sep. 2026

Meanwhile, new data has revealed the stagnation or recession of women being hired or represented in production, both in front of and behind the camera. — Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2026