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

Fatigue with the stagnation inherent in contemporary democratic institutions is among the key factors that make the promise to break through intransigence by autocratic leaders attractive to a plurality of voters. — Wendell Wallach, Hartford Courant, 25 June 2026

But the data shows neither problem can be blamed solely on immigration, but rather years of economic stagnation and government mismanagement. — Kate Bartlett, NPR, 25 June 2026

Tired of stagnation, Britons were impatient for better times and hoped Labour could provide them. — Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 22 June 2026

Economists expect data for May will affirm broad stagnation. — Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 15 June 2026